Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Considering Psychodermatology Within Clinical Practice

Dr Saba Raja examines the role of psychodermatology in how psychological factors affect skin physiology and treatment outcomes Psychodermatology is the study of the complex, bidirectional relationship between psychological processes and skin health.1-4 It examines how psychological states such as …

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Ethical BDD Management Strategies

Managing director of the BDD Foundation Kitty Newman offers strategies for the identification and management of BDD Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition characterised by obsessive thoughts about very minor or unnoticeable ‘flaws’. It leads to repetitive …

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The Last Word: BDD in Patients with Male Pattern Hair Loss

Mr Greg Williams and psychologist Kimberley Cairns argue why some patients with BDD should still be entitled to hair loss treatment Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychological condition where an individual has a pathological relationship with their appearance, which …

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