The prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder among patients with dermatologic and cosmetic concerns: a cross-sectional study
نویسندگان
1 Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2 Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3 Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical sciences, Shiraz, Iran
4 Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
5 Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
6 Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
7 Research Center for Psychiatry and Behavior Science, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
doi
10.22034/ijd.2025.506512.1981چکیده
Background: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in one’s physical appearance. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of BDD among patients attending the Shahid Faghihi Dermatology Clinic in Shiraz, Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 163 patients attending the Shahid Faghihi Dermatology Clinic were selected. Inclusion criteria included age over 18 years, while and the exclusion criterion involved insufficient literacy to complete the questionnaire. Patients completed the Persian version of the Yale-Brown questionnaire and provided demographic information after giving informed consent. The questionnaire results were analyzed using SPSS version 24 statistical software. Results: Of the 163 participants, 119 (73%) were female, and the remainder were male. The age group with the highest frequency was 26-35 years. Among the studied population, 62 individuals (38%) were diagnosed with BDD. Marital status and age showed a statistically significant relationship with BDD (P < 0.05). Other variables examined did not demonstrate a significant relationship with the prevalence of BDD. Conclusion: Considering the higher prevalence of BDD among young, divorced, and unmarried individuals, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons should be particularly vigilant in recognizing and addressing this condition in these populations.
