Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by a preoccupation with ≥ 1 perceived defects in physical appearance, which leads to social anxiety and avoidance. This excessive focus on appearance is linked to dissatisfaction with physical features, disappointment with cosmetic treatments, or frustration from not meeting perceived beauty standards.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of BDD in dermatology, psychiatric, plastic surgery, general population, and world regions, as well as the prevalence of BDD using different diagnostic tools.

Methods

The authors conducted a systematic review of the literature in Medline via PubMed, Embase, and Latin American databases using MeSH terms "body dysmorphic disorder" and "prevalence" wit

SUBMITTER: Perez-Buenfil A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11979448 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature