title: Body dysmorphic disorder in men.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a condition associated with a perceived defect or flaw in physical appearance and repetitive behaviours related to this perceived imperfection. BDD affects men and women approximately equally, although a variant called muscle dysmorphia occurs more frequently in males.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this article is to provide general practitioners (GPs) with information related to the identification and management of individuals with BDD, especially males.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Diagnostic features, clinical presentation and screening tools for BDD are discussed. Recommendations for appropriate treatment and support are also supplied.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Phillipou
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Castle
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D057215:Body Dysmorphic Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D015995:Prevalence; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires