Kelly experiences a great deal of anxiety over her physical appearance.She believes that her head is too big and her nose is asymmetrical.This troubling preoccupation with her physical features interferes with Kelly's occupational and social functioning.She spends hours in front of the mirror and isolates herself from her friends.In the context of OCD-related disorders,Kelly can be most likely diagnosed with

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Kelly's preoccupation with her physical appearance and the impact it has on her functioning suggests a diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder. Excoriation (skin-picking) and trichotillomania (hair-pulling) both involve repetitive behaviors, but do not have the same preoccupation with physical appearance. Hoarding disorder involves persistent difficulty discarding possessions, and does not relate to physical appearance at all.

Kelly Experiences a Great Deal of Anxiety Over Her Physical