Body dysmorphic disorder among dermatologic patients: Prevalence and clinical features
LA Conrado, AG Hounie, JB Diniz, V Fossaluza…�- Journal of the American�…, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: An impairing preoccupation with a nonexistent or slight defect in
appearance is the core symptom of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a psychiatric condition
common in dermatology settings. OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the prevalence of
BDD in dermatologic patients, comparing general and cosmetic settings, and describing
some demographic and clinical characteristics. METHODS: In all, 300 patients were
consecutively assessed. Screening and diagnoses were performed with validated�…
appearance is the core symptom of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a psychiatric condition
common in dermatology settings. OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the prevalence of
BDD in dermatologic patients, comparing general and cosmetic settings, and describing
some demographic and clinical characteristics. METHODS: In all, 300 patients were
consecutively assessed. Screening and diagnoses were performed with validated�…