Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Common areas of concern
The most common areas of concern include:
- Skin imperfections: Wrinkles, scars, acne, and blemishes.
- Hair: Including head or body hair or absence of hair.
- Facial features: It often involves the nose but might involve the shape and size of any feature.
- Bodyweight: Sufferers may obsess about their weight or muscle tone.
Other areas of concern include the size of the penis, muscles, breasts, thighs, buttocks, and body odours.
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Causes of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
One theory suggests BDD involves a problem with the size or functioning of specific brain areas. BDD often occurs in people with other mental disorders, such as major depression and anxiety.
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