Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Comprehensive Review

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by a persistent preoccupation with an imagined or slight defect in one's appearance. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current understanding of BDD, including its definition, clinical presentation, epidemiology, etiology, assessment, and treatment approaches. The review incorporates relevant studies and scholarly articles to present an evidence-based overview of BDD.