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.
What do patients take to treat Body Dysmorphic Disorder and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
These charts show data from Body Dysmorphic Disorder patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Body Dysmorphic Disorder at PatientsLikeMe?
- 89 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 6 say Body Dysmorphic Disorder is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 84% | Females |
|---|---|
| 16% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 17 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 2 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 15 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 15 |
These charts show data from Body Dysmorphic Disorder patients who have completed their condition history