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October 9, 2025Psychology Health & Medicine

Body dysmorphic disorder among patients with chronic dermatological diseases and their attitude to psychiatric treatment

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MDMaria DoboszBBBarbara BulińskaGdańsk Medical UniversityWCWiesław Jerzy CubałaGdańsk Medical University

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Overview

Prospective study found 15.2% prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder in dermatology patients, suggesting greater openness to psychiatric treatment.

Key Points

  • The study reports a 15.2% prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder among chronic dermatological patients, revealing significant mental health concerns.
  • Patients with allergic and sebaceous diseases showed higher rates of body dysmorphic disorder features, indicating specific at-risk groups.
  • A self-designed questionnaire assessed demographics, psychiatric history, and attitudes towards psychiatric treatment in patients.
  • Collaborating with mental health specialists is essential for managing psychiatric symptoms in patients with chronic dermatological diseases.

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Dobosz et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e7d631bd66d359be62658bhttps://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2569104
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