Body image and body dysmorphic concerns
Resumen: Most people would like to change something about their bodies and the way that they look, but for some it becomes an obsession. A healthy skin plays an important role in a person’s physical and mental wellbeing, whereas a disfiguring appearance is associated with body image concerns. Skin diseases such as acne, psoriasis and vitiligo produce cosmetic disfigurement and patients suffering these and other visible skin conditions have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, feelings of stigmatization and self-harm ideation. Body image affects our emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in everyday life, but, above all, it influences our relationships. Furthermore, it has the potential to influence our quality of life. Promotion of positive body image is highly recommended, as it is important in improving people’s quality of life, physical health, and health-related behaviors. Dermatologists have a key role in identifying body image concerns and offering patients possible treatment options.
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.2340/00015555-2368
Año: 2016
Publicado en: ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA 96, sup. 217 (2016), 47-50
ISSN: 0001-5555

Factor impacto JCR: 3.653 (2016)
Categ. JCR: DERMATOLOGY rank: 8 / 63 = 0.127 (2016) - Q1 - T1
Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 1.004 - Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1) - Dermatology (Q1)

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)
Área (Departamento): Área Psicolog.Evolut.Educac (Dpto. Psicología y Sociología)

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