Body dysmorphic (diss-MORE-fick) disorder (BDD) is when you can't stop thinking about a certain part of your body. You may feel like there is something wrong with this body part, even if there is not.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Overall prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in the U.S. is 2.4%, but among dermatology patients, it is ...

We all have things we don't like about our bodies. Things we might change if we could. Sometimes, this might lead to wishful thinking, misguided beauty purchases, and occasional negative self-talk.

Health officials have advised that people seeking cosmetic procedures ought to be screened for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said that ...

Over the last few years, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) has become the focus of increasing media attention particularly in relation to being cited as one of the main reasons why people seek out ...

A new study from Simon Fraser University researchers has found a close link between high levels of social media use and psychiatric disorders that involve delusions, such as narcissism and body ...

A beautiful young woman comes into my office for her first appointment. “I’m fine,” she says, “except that I don’t like the way I look. I’m only here because my boyfriend wants me to talk to someone.” ...