A person who engages in this type of activity is likely to attempt to control her food intake as well. With this disorder, sufferers are overly concerned with defects, either real or imagined, in their appearance to the extent that they spend hours thinking about or looking at their perceived defect and avoid social interaction. Unlike the aforementioned disorders, BDD effects men and women with equal frequency. Though not fatal in and of itself, this disorder can result in severe isolation for the person who suffers from it. However if the pattern becomes intentional, obsessive or disruptive, a closer look may be in order.
Treatment works best with early detection.
The sooner a woman acknowledges she has a problem and seeks help, the sooner and easier the recovery can be.