Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which a person worries intensely and persistently about flaws in their appearance that others barely notice or do not notice at all. This worry causes distress and can significantly interfere with daily life.
Common symptoms: checking oneself in the mirror repeatedly or avoiding it entirely, comparing oneself with others, constantly seeking reassurance, and spending a lot of time concealing the perceived flaw.
When to see a doctor? When worry about appearance causes noticeable distress or affects relationships, studies, or work.
Which specialist treats it? The psychiatrist is the professional who evaluates body dysmorphic disorder; for children and adolescents the child psychiatrist is involved. Talking with a mental health professional is a valuable step toward receiving guidance and support.
Data on 100 doctors who treat body dysmorphic disorder
Which specialist treats body dysmorphic disorder?
Body dysmorphic disorder is treated by a psychiatrist, a specialist in the medical diagnosis and management of this type of disorder. See this specialist if you are excessively preoccupied with a perceived flaw in your physical appearance.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in body dysmorphic disorder
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Victor Manuel Guisa Sánchez
Dr. Hugo Enrique Hernández Martinez
Dr. Anel Herrera Hernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Fernando Reyes Cárdenas
Dr. María del Carmen Hernández Sáenz de Calahorra
Frequently asked questions
What is body dysmorphic disorder?
Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which a person worries intensely and persistently about flaws in their appearance that others barely notice or do not notice at all. This worry causes distress and can significantly interfere with daily life.
Which doctor treats body dysmorphic disorder?
Body dysmorphic disorder is treated by a psychiatrist, a specialist in the medical diagnosis and management of this type of disorder. See this specialist if you are excessively preoccupied with a perceived flaw in your physical appearance.