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Early recognition and accurate diagnosis of Body Dysmorphic Disorder are essential for improving patient outcomes, as the condition is frequently misdiagnosed and current first-line treatments often fail to achieve full symptom remission. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the diagnostic challenges and treatment options for body dysmorphic disorder.

April 25, 2026JAAPAOpen Access

Body dysmorphic disorder

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CGCierra P. Geho SHSteven R. Hardin JPJoel L. Panicker

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Overview

Highlights the challenges in diagnosing body dysmorphic disorder in adolescents, suggesting improved awareness may lead to better outcomes.

Key Points

The aim is to explore the diagnostic challenges and treatment options for body dysmorphic disorder.
Focus on early-onset BDD in adolescents and its impact on comorbidities and suicide risk.
Emphasize the role of clinician awareness in overcoming misdiagnosis.
Discuss treatment options including cognitive behavioral therapy and serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Increased clinician awareness could lead to earlier detection of BDD.
Many patients do not achieve full symptom remission with current treatment options.
Early recognition is crucial for improving quality of life and optimizing long-term outcomes.

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Geho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b6088ba6daa22dace07 https://doi.org/10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000350

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April 25, 2026JAAPAOpen Access

Body dysmorphic disorder

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Authors

CGCierra P. Geho SHSteven R. Hardin JPJoel L. Panicker

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Overview

Highlights the challenges in diagnosing body dysmorphic disorder in adolescents, suggesting improved awareness may lead to better outcomes.

Key Points

The aim is to explore the diagnostic challenges and treatment options for body dysmorphic disorder.
Focus on early-onset BDD in adolescents and its impact on comorbidities and suicide risk.
Emphasize the role of clinician awareness in overcoming misdiagnosis.
Discuss treatment options including cognitive behavioral therapy and serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Increased clinician awareness could lead to earlier detection of BDD.
Many patients do not achieve full symptom remission with current treatment options.
Early recognition is crucial for improving quality of life and optimizing long-term outcomes.

Cite This Study

Geho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b6088ba6daa22dace07 https://doi.org/10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000350

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