Body dysmorphic disorder is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder. An individual with body dysmorphic disorder is overly preoccupied with what are perceived as gross imperfections in their ...

Claflin recalled one of the most embarrassing moments from the beginning of his career, when he was told just before filming ...

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 ...

When self-image becomes a daily struggle, even the spotlight is no longer enough to soothe invisible wounds. Body dysmorphia silently affects even those the world admires. Body dysmorphic disorder (BD ...

Tom Daley is reflecting on swimming through uncharted waters. The former Olympic diver shared insight into the early days of his professional diving career, including how the sports’ pressure led him ...

Those with body dysmorphic disorder don't see their true images in the mirror. Sept. 15, 2011 — -- Eugene Bata is young and handsome. The New York City resident could easily be mistaken for a ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (body dysmorphia) results from internal and external experiences. Rapid or significant weight loss may, in some cases, lead to body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A new study links the use of six muscle-building supplements to symptoms of body dysmorphia in teens and young adults. It’s maybe not surprising to parents that some of this ...

Over the last few years, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) has become the focus of increasing media attention particularly in relation to being cited as one of the main reasons why people seek out ...

In a typical case of BDD, a sufferer will commonly present a detailed description of how ugly or abnormal a particular body feature appears. He or she will describe the flaw with great conviction, but ...