Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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    Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) (sometimes informally called “body dysmorphia”) is a condition in which a person has an obsessive preoccupation with their physical appearance. These obsessions are triggered by perceived flaws in appearance.

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