21. In Pursuit Of Perfection A Primary Care Physician's Guide To Body In Pursuit of Perfection A Primary Care Physician's Guide to body dysmorphic disorder. JAMES R. SLAUGHTER, M.D., and ANN M. SUN, M.D. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

22. Ethan Frome Answers to common questions about the nature and treatment of this condition. Written by British psychiatrist Dr. David Veale. http://www.btinternet.com/~david.veale/bddinfo.html

Body Dysmorphic Disorder - FAQ Dr David Veale The Priory Hospital, North London The aim of this site is to answer common questions about the nature and treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. It is designed for the lay public. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder defined as a preoccupation with a perceived defect in one's appearance. If a slight defect is present, which others hardly notice, then the concern is regarded as markedly excessive. In order to receive the diagnosis, the preoccupation must cause significant distress or impairment in one's occupational or social functioning. An Italian doctor, Morselli, first coined the term dysmorphophobia in 1886 from "dysmorph" a Greek word meaning misshapen. It was subsequently renamed Body Dysmorphic Disorder by the American psychiatric classification. Freud described a patient whom he called the "Wolf man" who had classical symptoms of BDD. The patient believed that his nose was so ugly that he avoided all public life and work. The media sometimes refer to BDD as "Imagined Ugliness Syndrome". This probably isn't particularly helpful, as the ugliness is very real to the individual concerned. The degree of handicap varies so that some people will acknowledge that they may be blowing things out of all proportion. Others are so firmly convinced about their defect that they are regarded as having a delusion. Whatever the degree of insight into their condition, sufferers often realise that others think their appearance to be "normal" and have been told so many times. They usually distort these comments to fit in with their views (for example, "They only say I'm normal to be nice to me" or "They say it to stop me being upset"). Alternatively they may firmly remember one critical comment about their appearance and dismiss 100 other comments that are neutral or complimentary.

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25. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Diagnosis and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder. http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/newsletter/FPN_4_4.html

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27. Body Dysmorphic Disorder Diagnostic factsheet for body dysmorphic disorder. http://www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/body_dysmorphic_disorder.htm

28. AboutOurKids.org | About Body Dysmorphic Disorder Provides descriptions of symptoms and treatments, along with brief case examples. Also includes answers to common questions for parents of teens who may have BDD. http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/about_bdd.html

Board of Directors Director's Corner Education Advisory Council Virtual Trophy Case ... Frequently Asked Questions E-Mail to a Friend Printer Friendly Receive e -newsletter About Body Dysmorphic Disorder by Naomi Weinshenker, M.D Introduction How is it treated? Real Life Stories What are the symptoms? ... Why does it happen? Introduction Back to top. Real Life Stories For 17-year-old James, the simple act of looking in a mirror is torture. Ever since a friend made a casual comment about his appearance, James has been obsessed with the size and shape of his nose. "It's just not right... it just doesn't fit my face" he will state. James is unable to be reassured that there is nothing objectively wrong with his nose and will spend at least an hour per day checking himself in various reflections. He has begun to consult with cosmetic surgeons about the possibility of rhinoplasty. "I wish I could convince my parents to take me to a plastic surgeon" said 15-year-old Kristin.

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30. AboutOurKids.org | About Body Dysmorphic Disorder Individuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are beset by a more extreme The defining features of body dysmorphic disorder are a distressing and http://www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles/about_bdd.html

Board of Directors Director's Corner Education Advisory Council Virtual Trophy Case ... Frequently Asked Questions E-Mail to a Friend Printer Friendly Receive e -newsletter About Body Dysmorphic Disorder by Naomi Weinshenker, M.D Introduction How is it treated? Real Life Stories What are the symptoms? ... Why does it happen? Introduction Back to top. Real Life Stories For 17-year-old James, the simple act of looking in a mirror is torture. Ever since a friend made a casual comment about his appearance, James has been obsessed with the size and shape of his nose. "It's just not right... it just doesn't fit my face" he will state. James is unable to be reassured that there is nothing objectively wrong with his nose and will spend at least an hour per day checking himself in various reflections. He has begun to consult with cosmetic surgeons about the possibility of rhinoplasty. "I wish I could convince my parents to take me to a plastic surgeon" said 15-year-old Kristin.

31. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Body Dysmorphic Disorder A Scottish hospital has launched an inquiry after a surgeon agreed to removehealthy limbs from patients suffering from a psychological disorder. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/medical_notes/625913.stm

NEWS SPORT WEATHER WORLD SERVICE ... A-Z INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health: Medical notes News Front Page Africa ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to UK Monday, 31 January, 2000, 12:43 GMT Body Dysmorphic Disorder Sufferers sought amputation in extreme cases A Scottish hospital has launched an inquiry after a surgeon agreed to remove healthy limbs from patients suffering from a psychological disorder. BBC News Online looks at the condition. What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? People with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) worry about their appearance, believing, for example, that their skin is scarred, that they are balding or their nose is too big. They refuse to believe reassurance from others that their appearance is not abnormal. The condition's severity varies - some people can manage it, others have their lives ruined by the disorder. There have been cases of suicide linked to BDD. Dr Ian Steven, a psychologist in Edinburgh, said: "People become fixated or concerned with particular areas of their body and have difficulty accepting that there is no illness present. "Most people resolve problems by going to see a doctor or get issues addressed by expert specialists, getting it clarified that there is nothing wrong with the part of the body they are concerned about."

32. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Body Dysmorphic Disorder A Scottish hospital has launched an inquiry after a surgeon agreed to removehealthy limbs from patients suffering from a psychological disorder. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/health/medical_notes/625913.stm

BBC NEWS News Front Page World UK England ... Talking Point Health Contents: Medical notes Monday, 31 January, 2000, 12:43 GMT Body Dysmorphic Disorder A Scottish hospital has launched an inquiry after a surgeon agreed to remove healthy limbs from patients suffering from a psychological disorder. BBC News Online looks at the condition. What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? People with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) worry about their appearance, believing, for example, that their skin is scarred, that they are balding or their nose is too big. They refuse to believe reassurance from others that their appearance is not abnormal. The condition's severity varies - some people can manage it, others have their lives ruined by the disorder. There have been cases of suicide linked to BDD. Dr Ian Steven, a psychologist in Edinburgh, said: "People become fixated or concerned with particular areas of their body and have difficulty accepting that there is no illness present. "Most people resolve problems by going to see a doctor or get issues addressed by expert specialists, getting it clarified that there is nothing wrong with the part of the body they are concerned about." He said in the Falkirk cases, "these people have had great difficulty accepting the correctness of the diagnoses of their practitioners".

33. EMedicine - Body Dysmorphic Disorder Article By Gary K Arthur, MD body dysmorphic disorder body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) was recognized formallyin 1997 in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3124.htm

34. EMedicine - Somatoform Disorder Body Dysmorphic Article By Sing Somatoform Disorder Body Dysmorphic The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual ofMental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV), defines body dysmorphic disorder http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2122.htm

35. Body Dysmorphic Disorder Signs, Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment On MedicineNet.c People with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are obsessed by the idea that somepart of their body their hair, nose, skin, hips, whatever is ugly or http://www.medicinenet.com/body_dysmorphic_disorder/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home > Body Dysmorphic Disorder search help Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) When poor body image is an illness What is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)? What are the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder? What is the treatment for body dysmorphic disorder? What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)? Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a serious illness when a person is preoccupied with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose. A person with BDD tends to have cosmetic surgery, and even if the surgeries are successful, does not think they are and is unhappy with the outcomes. What are the symptoms of BDD? Being preoccupied with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose, such as acne , scarring, facial lines, marks, pale skin, thinning hair, excessive body hair, large nose, or crooked nose. Having a lot of anxiety and stress about the perceived flaw and spending a lot of time focusing on it, such as frequently picking at skin, excessively checking appearance in a mirror, hiding the imperfection, comparing appearance with others, excessively grooming, seeking reassurance from others about how they look, and getting cosmetic surgery. Some people with mild symptoms of BDD can function well, despite the stress they feel. For others, the illness can get so serious that they may be unable to work, socialize, or leave their homes. They worry that they look ugly, or that people will laugh at them. Some even commit

36. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Body Dysmorphic Disorder In Ch. 99, Somat In body dysmorphic disorder, a preoccupation with a perceived defect in appearance People with body dysmorphic disorder believe they have a defect in http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec07/ch099/ch099e.html

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38. Body Dysmorphic Disorder - MayoClinic.com body dysmorphic disorder is an excessive preoccupation with an imagined or slightimperfection in your appearance. Treatment includes medication and http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00559

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Body dysmorphic disorder Sufferers are excessively concerned about appearance, in particular perceived flaws of face, hair, and skin. They are convinced these flaws exist in spite of reassurances from friends and family members who usually can see nothing to justify such intense worry and anxiety. The person with an eating disorder says, "I am so fat." The person with BDD says, "I am so ugly." BDD is thought to be a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is not a variant of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. BDD often includes social phobias. Sufferers are shy and withdrawn in new situations and with unfamiliar people. BDD affects about two percent of the people in the United States. It strikes males and females equally. Seventy percent of cases appear before age eighteen. BDD sufferers are at elevated risk for despair and suicide. In some cases they undergo multiple, unnecessary plastic surgeries. BDD is treatable and begins with an evaluation by a physician and mental health care provider. Treatments thus far found to be effective include medication (especially meds that adjust serotonin levels in the brain) and cognitive-behavioral therapy. A clinician makes the diagnosis and recommends treatment based on the needs and circumstances of each person.

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Skip navigation What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)? Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a serious illness when a person is preoccupied with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose. A person with BDD tends to have cosmetic surgery, and even if the surgeries are successful, does not think they are and is unhappy with the outcomes. What are the symptoms of BDD? Being preoccupied with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose, such as acne, scarring, facial lines, marks, pale skin, thinning hair, excessive body hair, large nose, or crooked nose. Having a lot of anxiety and stress about the perceived flaw and spending a lot of time focusing on it, such as frequently picking at skin, excessively checking appearance in a mirror, hiding the imperfection, comparing appearance with others, excessively grooming, seeking reassurance from others about how they look, and getting cosmetic surgery. Some people with mild symptoms of BDD can function well, despite the stress they feel. For others, the illness can get so serious that they may be unable to work, socialize, or leave their homes. They worry that they look ugly, or that people will laugh at them. Some even commit suicide. What is the treatment for BDD?

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