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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) causes you to see nonexistent or minor problems with your appearance. According to the , the issue affects between 5 and 10 million Americans.��

“BDD is often confused with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or social anxiety disorder, because the conditions share some features,” says Dr. Katharine Phillips, psychiatrist, internationally renowned BDD expert and professor of psychiatry at 91�鶹��Ʒ. “As a result, BDD is often underdiagnosed and underrecognized.”��

If you suspect BDD affects you or someone you love, keep reading to learn how to detect it and what to do about it.��

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Body dysmorphia causes you to obsess over how you look. It may be difficult to pass by a mirror without sneaking a look. You also spend a lot of time worrying about and covering up what you see as flaws.��

According to Dr. Phillips, most people with BDD spend three to eight hours daily stressing about their appearance.��

The condition usually starts in the teen years. Though women are at higher risk, nearly four out of 10 people with BDD are men.����

Many with the condition also experience depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. Having a parent or sibling with OCD or BDD or