Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in patients with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

Patients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) experience significant distress and often have suicidal ideation and behavior.[1] BDD is an obsessive-compulsive related disorder and is characterized by a (delusional) preoccupation concerning presumed or minor flaws in appearance. Patients experience obsessions regarding their appearance which are often accompanied by compulsive behavior, like mirror-checking [2]. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent comorbidity in BDD, with a lifetime prevalence of 76% [3].
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research