Body dysmorphic disorder is a relatively common disorder that is classified as obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is defined by the DSM-V as the preoccupation with an imagined or slight defect in physical appearance that is observable or appears slight to others (Wolrich, 2011). These people focus on things like their face, hair, skin, breast size, muscle size, and genitals. A diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder is classified into two criteria. Criterion A consists of an individual being preoccupied with a defect or defect in their physical appearance, which they consider ugly, unattractive, abnormal, or deformed. Criterion B includes obsessive, repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed in response to the preoccupation (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). In addition, the constant worry associated with this disorder causes some impairment in the social and professional aspects of the individual's life. These people have irrational thoughts that involve distressing thoughts about how a certain body part may appear to others, and constant thoughts about their appearance. Checking specific body parts, comparing body parts to others, and camouflaging the defective area are behaviors characteristic of this disorder. People who suffer from this disorder also tend to withdraw from social situations due to their fear of being criticized. People who suffer from this disorder lack understanding of their condition; therefore, they do not understand that their thinking is distorted. The majority of people with body dysmorphic disorder report feeling depressed, anxious, and hopeless due to their perfectionistic tendencies and incredibly high standards (Wolrich, 2011).A...... middle of article... ...KA (2000). Body dysmorphic disorder: diagnostic controversies and therapeutic challenges. Menninger Clinic Bulletin, 64(1), 18. Phillips, KA and Dufresne, RG (2000). Body dysmorphic disorder: a guide for dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. American Journal Of Clinical Dermatology, 1(4), 235-243. Mackley, C. L. (2005). Body dysmorphic disorder. Dermatologic Surgery, 31 (5), 553-558. Sobanski, E. and Schmidt, M. H. (2000). Body dysmorphic disorder: A review of current knowledge. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 5(1), 17-24. doi:10.1111/1475-3588.00280 Veale, D. (2010). Cognitive behavioral therapy for body dysmorphic disorder. Annals of Psychiatry, 40(7), 333-340. doi:10.3928/00485713-20100701-06 Wolrich, M. (2011). Body dysmorphic disorder and its importance for social work. Journal of Clinical Social Work, 39(1), 101-110. doi:10.1007/s10615-010-0289-y