Conditions · OCD
Body dysmorphic disorder — IOCDF overview
BDD: persistent preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance, and the evidence-based treatments that help.
International OCD Foundation7 min read
BDD is in the OCD-related disorders family and is often missed or mistaken for ordinary appearance concerns. IOCDF's BDD subsite covers diagnostic criteria, the typical course, and why CBT with exposure and response prevention is first-line.
It also addresses cosmetic procedures directly: most people with BDD who pursue them do not feel better afterward.
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