BDD is a serious and debilitating neurobiologic disorder affecting a significant percentage of the population. It has long been understudied and misunderstood, leading to misdiagnosis and insufficient ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by a persistent obsession with a perceived flaw in one's physical appearance. Normal appearance concerns become an obsession and begin to interfere with ...

While standing in front of a mirror, it’s natural to zero in on that one annoying flaw. But if that casual dislike has become more of an obsession, you may be among the millions of Americans living ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a form of anxiety in which people obsessively focus on their physical appearance and are never satisfied with how they look. Many of my clients with BDD use surgeries ...

This essay was originally published in Salon on July 1, 2022. We're revisiting Salon's Best Life Stories of 2022 now through the end of the year. Read more Best of 2022. The problem started with the ...