Body dysmorphic disorder

Preoccupation with perceived defect in appearance, mirror checking, camouflaging, avoidance

RoutineReview due

At a glance

Watch forPoor insightsevere avoidancesuicidalityrepeated cosmetic procedures

Abrupt peak over minutes, recurrent unexpected attacks, anticipatory anxiety or avoidance.

Separates the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group. It is not specific to Body dysmorphic disorder.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group — not specific to Body dysmorphic disorder

Preoccupation with perceived defect in appearance, mirror checking, camouflaging, avoidance

Key features

Poor insight, severe avoidance, suicidality, repeated cosmetic procedures.

High-risk causes4 causes

Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group.

Abrupt peak over minutes, recurrent unexpected attacks, anticipatory anxiety or avoidance.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Anxiety / Panic / Obsessions / Health Anxiety group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.