At the Crossroads between Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorders—The Case of Bigorexia Nervosa [PDF]
Brain Sciences, 2023 Bigorexia nervosa (BN) is a controversial nosological entity, considered either a feeding/eating disorder (FED) or a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
Octavian Vasiliu
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Short-term functions and long-term consequences of body checking as a transdiagnostic phenomenon across eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and illness anxiety disorder: a systematic review [PDF]
Journal of Eating DisordersBody checking refers to the repeated evaluation of one’s own body. As a safety mechanism, it is prevalent in various mental disorders, including eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and illness anxiety disorder.
Vanessa Hofschröer +3 more
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Body dysmorphic disorder among patients who have follow-up in the dermatology unit in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC PsychiatryBackground Body dysmorphic disorder is a common mental disorder among dermatology patients and causes significant psychological distress. However, its screening is usually missed in clinical settings.
Shimelis Tilahun +2 more
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Zdravniški Vestnik, 2011 Background: Body dysmorphic disorder is a somatoform disorder, which is characterized by the patient’s preoccupation with a minor or imagined apperance defect. It has a reported prevalence of 0.7 % to 2.3 % in the general population.
Anja Župan, Uroš Ahčan
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Psychological Disorder and Patient Satisfaction in Aesthetic Surgery—A Systematic Review [PDF]
MedicinaBackground and Objectives: This systematic review investigates the relationship between preoperative psychological disorders and postoperative satisfaction among patients undergoing aesthetic surgery.
Lavinia Hogea +6 more
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Prevalence and factors associated with body dysmorphic disorder in women under dermatological care at a Brazilian public institution, [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2021 Background: Body dysmorphic disorder consists of excessive concern with minimal appearance defects, which causes functional impairment. Its prevalence is estimated to range from 5% to 35% of dermatological patients, especially adult women with esthetic ...
Mariana Mathias Morita +4 more
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Self-esteem in Adolescents and Young Adults with Acne Vulgaris
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2023 Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by a preoccupation with a perceived flaw, which is commonly seen among dermatology patients.
Benjamin G. Tros +4 more
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Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 2023 This article summarizes current knowledge of body dysmorphic disorder across the life span. An overview of the epidemiology and phenomenology of this condition is provided, as well as clinical perspectives on assessment and treatment. Barriers to accessing treatment are considered, along with recent developments to improve access.
Jassi, A, Krebs, G
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Esthetic plastic surgery and (in) satisfaction index: a current view [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2017 The aim of this study was to conduct a literature review of studies related to esthetic plastic surgery. Thus, studies conducted on this topic were searched. The searches were performed on the Scopus, PubMed, and Medline databases. The following keywords
Fernanda Dias Coelho +3 more
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Psychological Effects of Acne Vulgaris Among Secondary School Adolescents in Damietta Governorate [PDF]
International Journal of Medical Arts, 2021 Background: Acne is reported to have a negative effect on mental health in adolescents. Aim of the work: Evaluation of the psychological effects of acne vulgaris amongst secondary school adolescents in Damietta Governorate.
Sarah Elsadek +3 more
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