A syndrome characterized by negative self-perception in which a person becomes obsessed with a physical defect is known as

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often unnoticeable to others. People with BDD may focus on any part of the body, but the hair, skin, nose, chest, or stomach are common areas of concern. This condition differs from eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia, which primarily involve concerns with weight and body shape, or binge eating disorder, which is characterized by episodes of eating large quantities of food.

A Syndrome Characterized by Negative Self-Perception in Which a Person