Browsing by Subject "Dysmorfofobia"

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a disorder that consists of a distressing and impairing preoccupation with a nonexistent or slight defect in appearance. Patients often seek surgical, dermatologic and other nonpsychiatric medical treatment for their perceived appearance flaws. Psychological and pharmacological interventions are suggested format for the treatment. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the treatments of body dysmorphic disorder. The main interest is in the effectiveness of psychotherapy and which therapeutic techniques or strategies are effective in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder. Although research on treatment is still limited, findings support the effectiveness of psychotherapy suggesting that cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective in treating patients with body dysmorphic disorder. Effective therapy may consist of both cognitive and/or behavioral elements, but use of exposure and response prevention is reported in many studies. Findings also suggest that serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be useful in treating patients with body dysmorphic disorder but nonpsychiatric medical treatment usually does not improve BDD symptoms. Although treatments improved the appearance of the treated body part, it led not to improvement in BDD symptoms.