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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by a debilitating preoccupation with perceived appearance defects that are not noticeable to others. The International OCD Foundation estimates nearly 1 in 50 individuals in the United States meet the diagnostic criteria for this disorder; however, despite its prevalence, many social work professionals lack familiarity with this diagnosis. Using PRISMA-P reporting guidelines, this article presents a systematic review of studies examining individual, interpersonal, and environmental risks in the development of BDD. Implications for social work practice and suggestions for further research are discussed Table 1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An editorial is presented on a study conducted by the researcher K.A. Phillips on prevention of deterioration after disease and requirement of pharmaceutical research on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Topics discussed include classification of BDD as an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorder, presentation of selective efficacy of treatment response to serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) and study of pharmacotherapy continuation and discontinuation in patients with (BDD).