mental health disorders
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Certain antidepressants Cognitive-behavioral therapy Treatment with certain antidepressants—specifically Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (SSRIs) or Psychotherapy that specifically focuses on the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder may also be effective. For this therapy, practitioners help people develop more accurate and helpful beliefs about their appearance. Practitioners also help people to stop engaging in their excessive repetitive behaviors, such as checking themselves in a mirror and picking at their skin. They also help people participate in and feel more comfortable in social situations. Habit reversal therapy is used to lessen the Skin-Picking (Excoriation) Disorder or Because many people with this disorder do not recognize that they have a body image problem, rather than an actual appearance problem, doctors may need to use motivational techniques to help people participate in these treatments. Many experts believe that combining medication with cognitive-behavioral therapy is best for severe cases. Cosmetic treatment is not recommended because it is almost always ineffective, and there is a very high risk that the person will be dissatisfied with the results. 