Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Patients with chronic prurigo commonly experience psychological comorbidities
Patients with chronic prurigo experience high levels of perceived stress, stigmatization and body dysmorphia which are driven by both demographic and disease factors, according to a study.
How to ethically approach ‘Zoom dysmorphia’ in aesthetically-inclined patients
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger as patients continue to battle cosmetic insecurities associated with working from home, according to an entry in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Ethics Journal Club.
Top in women’s health: Study on breast cancer screening; blood test for preeclampsia risk
WISDOM, a research study comparing annual mammography with a personalized approach to screening based on individual risk factors, is currently underway and enrolling women in the U.S. aged 30 to 74 years without a history of breast cancer.
Body dysmorphia during pregnancy worsens self-image, quality of life
Body dysmorphic disorder may negatively impact quality of life and body image during pregnancy, especially during first and third trimesters, highlighting the need for interventions and support for pregnant women, researchers reported.
Dermatologists play significant role in detecting, addressing body dysmorphic disorder
In a new study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, researchers discussed how and why dermatologists have a significant role to play in the diagnosing and addressing of body dysmorphic disorder.
Body dysmorphic disorder common among adolescent girls, linked to psychiatric comorbidity
Body dysmorphic disorder and appearance preoccupation were relatively common among youth, especially adolescent girls, according to a study published in Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Engagement key in cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with body dysmorphic disorder
DENVER – Successful cognitive behavioral therapy for body dysmorphic disorder must be mindful of patient engagement and assessment, according to a presentation at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference.
Q&A: Frequent social media use linked to eating disorders among adolescents
Recent media reports have highlighted the health risks associated with social media use among adolescents.
Childhood maltreatment, trauma common in body dysmorphic disorder
A history of childhood maltreatment and trauma was commonly found in adults with body dysmorphic disorder, and the severity of these events correlated with symptom severity, according to a study in Comprehensive Psychiatry.
‘Zoom dysmorphia’ leads to increase in cosmetic consultations during COVID-19 pandemic
The shift to video conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on self-perceptions, according to a study presented at AAD VMX 2021.