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BDD

American  

abbreviation

  1. body dysmorphic disorder.


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She began working with an NHS psychotherapist who identified she had BDD.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

And if you think someone you know is experiencing BDD, he stresses it is important to be patient and empathetic.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

"Having BDD does not mean you're vain or self-obsessed," it continues.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2025

Research has found up to 15% of cosmetic treatment patients and around half of plastic surgery patients have BDD.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2023

Dr Michael Prager said a lot of his industry peers were "unrecognisable" and people could look "rather weird" if treated by a Botox injector with BDD.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2023

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