Diagnostic criteria for body dysmorphic disorder

Extreme dissatisfaction with a part of the body is known as somatoform dysmorphic disorder (BDD), historically known as deformity phobia. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), there are four main diagnostic criteria for somatoform disorder: 1) excessive attention to one or more self-identified external deficits that are not actually observed or noticed by outsiders; 2) repetitive behaviors (e.g., examining oneself in a mirror, excessive grooming, scratching skin, asking others about one’s own image) or repetitive mental activities (e.g., comparing others’ images with one’s own image) during the onset of the disorder. 3. This excessive concern causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, and other areas of the individual’s life; 4.