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Body dysmorphic disorder
A mental disorder in which a person can't stop thinking about perceived flaws in his or her appearanceâflaws that to others, are either minor or not observable.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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