What is body dysmorphic disorder?
Body dysmorphic disorder is a condition in which the affected person is excessively concerned about and preoccupied by a perceived defect in his or her physical features or body image. It usually begins during adolescence and may be somewhat more common among women.
How do members experience body dysmorphic disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with body dysmorphic disorder*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for body dysmorphic disorder*
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Who has body dysmorphic disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 13 | |
| 20s | 36 | |
| 30s | 81 | |
| 40s | 59 | |
| 50s | 25 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 38 | |
| Female | 195 |
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