Presentation
In our cases, some features showed in the typical BDD are also present. We question the obsessive compulsive aspect of the disorder, which was present in our three cases. [em-consulte.com]
Cognitive-behavioral therapy also includes other elements such as perceptual retraining and habit reversal training for skin picking or hair pulling or plucking if present. [msdmanuals.com]
Treatment
Many have cosmetic medical (most often, dermatologic), dental, or surgical treatment, sometimes repeatedly, to correct their perceived defect. Such treatment is usually unsuccessful and may intensify their preoccupation. [msdmanuals.com]
He had good response to a treatment combining escitalopram 15mg and risperidone 1mg. [em-consulte.com]
Prevention
Cognitive approaches (eg, cognitive restructuring) and exposure and ritual prevention are essential elements of therapy. Clinicians encourage patients to gradually face situations they fear or avoid while refraining from performing their rituals. [msdmanuals.com]