Dermatologists' Experience in Managing Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Saudi Arabia
Most dermatologists in SA are aware of BDD and encounter it in their daily practice. While they recognize that antidepressants are the first-line treatment and that early involvement of a psychiatrist is paramount, most prefer to simply explain the nature of the condition to the patient and provide reassurance.
Authors
- Mohammed A AlFada
Institutions
- King Saud University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-03-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.80632
- Primary Topic
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00