Most people would like to change something about their bodies and the way that they look,
but for some it becomes an obsession. A healthy skin plays an important role in a person's …

The deeply rooted fascination with beauty penetrates society worldwide. The indulgence to
look and feel beautiful pervades all ages, genders, and nationalities, with research …

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is relatively common in cosmetic practise, yet it remains
under‐recognized. BDD patients are unnaturally concerned with minimal or non‐existent …

Cosmetic medical treatments have become increasingly popular over the past decade. The
explosion in popularity can be attributed to several factors—the evolution of safer, minimally …

Background Motivations for getting aesthetic medicine treatments concern not only the
improvement of the physical appearance but also internal aspects such as feeling more …

Cellulite-reducing cream, milkshakes that lead to weight loss, and bathing suits that make
you look thinner--all of these products capitalize on women's concerns about how their …

A high proportion of individuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) undergo cosmetic
treatments in an attempt to 'fix'perceived defect/s in their physical appearance. Despite the …

This article reviews the literature on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in persons who seek
appearance enhancing medical treatments such as cosmetic surgery and dermatological …

Cutaneous body image (CBI), defined as the individual's mental representation of his or her
skin, hair, and nails, is an important clinical factor in dermatologic disorders and often the …

Psychosocial outcome measures, which attempt to examine acne from the patient's
perspective, have become increasingly important in dermatology research. One such …