Beauty and Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Clinician's Guide

ISBN-13: 9783319178660 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 210 str.

Neelam Vashi

Opis

Over the decades, research has repeatedly demonstrated that individuals who are more physically attractive are judged more favorably and receive preferential treatment in interpersonal situations across their life span. Understanding beauty and what the human eye finds aesthetically pleasing is important to practicing physicians in cosmetic fields, such as dermatology and plastic surgery, since this importance of beauty brings many patients into their clinics. However, while certain features appear to be found attractive across individuals and cultures, biologic perceptions can be reshaped by a dynamic configuring of neural networks and surroundings. On the extreme end of body image perception lies body dysmorphic disorder. Fundamentals of Beauty and Body Dysmorphic Disorder assists dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and primary care physicians in recognizing key characteristics that are oftentimes overlooked or go untreated. Additionally, it discusses the disorder as it relates to the objective and subjective aspects of beauty. According to recent statistics, body dysmorphic disorder occurs in up to 2.4% of the general population and within 5-15% of dermatology and cosmetic surgery patients. Moreover, up to 50% of those suffering with the disorder sought treatment from a dermatologist and 33% requested cosmetic surgery. However, these patients are often unhappy with results and only 15% of dermatologists reported successfully treating body dysmorphic disorder, while 11% were comfortable starting a treatment plan. Therefore, Fundamentals of Beauty and Body Dysmorphic Disorder aims to help bridge the gap between identifying and treating this illness, as well as helping physicians spot the signs in current and potential patients.

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Historical Importance of Beauty

Neelam A. Vashi, MD

Chapter 4: Subjective Aspects of Beauty

Neelam A. Vashi, MD and Ellinor R. Quay, MD

Chapter 6: Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Historical Aspects

Sarah Hahn, MD and Neelam A. Vashi, MD

Chapter 7: Diagnosis of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Neelam Vashi1, MD, Katlein França, MD, MSc, and Mohammad Jafferany, MD, FAPA

Chapter 8: Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Etiology and Pathophysiology

Roopal V. Kundu, MD

Chapter 9: Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Epidemiology and Specific Cohorts

Kavitha K. Reddy, MD and Justin Besen, BA

Chapter 10: Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Effects of Aesthetic Treatments and Implications for the Dermatologist and Cosmetic Surgeon

Yakir Levin, MD, PhD and Emmy M. Graber, MD, MBA

Chapter 11: Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Screening Patients and Associated Algorithms

Amanda Champlain and Anne Laumann

Chapter 12: Therapeutic Interventions for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Rachel Holtzman, BS, Eric Sorenson, AB, and John Koo, MD

Chapter 13: Prognosis and the Effect of Body Dysmorphic Disorder on Life

Jonathan Stuart Thiele, MD and Gareen Hamalian, MD

Chapter 14: Approach and Resources

Neelam A. Vashi, MD and Mayra Buainain de Castro Maymone, MD, M

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O autorze

Neelam A. Vashi, MD, FAAD is a board certified dermatologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.  She is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Boston University (BU) School of Medicine and teaches dermatology to BU residents, international trainees, and medical students.  She is also the Director of Research in Cosmetic and Laser Medicine and the Founder and Director of the Boston University Center for Ethnic Skin.  Dr. Vashi received her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.  After her internship in internal medicine at Northwestern University, Dr. Vashi completed her dermatology residency at New York University (NYU) in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology. Dr. Vashi is a recognized leader in medical and cosmetic dermatology and in patients with skin of color.  She is widely published in the peer-reviewed literature, author of several book chapters, and is a frequent lecturer at both national and international dermatology meetings.

Blurb

Over the decades, research has demonstrated that in categories of life deemed to be important, beautiful people achieve more desirable outcomes, are judged more favorably, and receive preferential treatment. An understanding of the historical aspects, science, and implications of what the human mind finds aesthetically pleasing is quintessential for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and others who practice aesthetic medicine as the importance of beauty in today’s society is what brings patients into clinics.

While an element of dissatisfaction with one’s appearance is commonplace, clinicians should remain vigilant for individuals who seek cosmetic procedures to quell excessive body image concerns that are out of proportion to objective physical findings. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a disorder of self-perception; it is the impairing preoccupation with a nonexistent or minimal flaw in appearance. According to recent statistics, BDD occurs in 0.7–2.4% of the general population; however, multiple studies have suggested an incidence of 6–16% in patients seeking aesthetic medical treatments. Moreover, a vast majority will at some point seek dermatologic treatment and cosmetic surgery. Such patients are unlikely to be satisfied with corrective procedures, and only 15% of dermatologists surveyed thought that they could successfully treat BDD. Therefore, Beauty and Body Dysmor

phic Disorder aims to assist dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other aesthetic providers in recognizing key characteristics as well as providing treatment strategies to help in caring for those with BDD.