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Dysmorphophobia - Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder can be difficult because the person often keeps his or her symptoms secret due to shame. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms. In addition to a medical history, a psychological and social history is also taken.