Body Dysmorphia and Selfie Behavior of Filipino Patients With and Without Mild Acne Vulgaris: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that non-life-threatening but may cause significant psychological morbidity regardless of severity. An extreme case this depicted in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), which often an undiagnosed presenting with excessive preoccupation perceived flaws not observable by others. With the increasing popularity social media throughout years, there has been budding researches exploring its implications, particularly on “selfies” and possible association self-image dysmorphia. Objectives: To compare symptoms selfie behavior between patients mild AV versus those without AV. Methods This single-center, cross-sectional study among seen through teledermatology platform tertiary hospital from April to June 2022. Results: A total 207 were included – 107 100 significantly higher proportion BDD was using either Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire-Dermatology Version (BDDQ-DV) (31%) Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) (14%). No difference noted terms groups. Conclusions: more prevalent who have despite having lesions are negligible clinically apparent. highlights importance dermatologists’ knowledge distress impairment should be taken into consideration management. Interestingly, had no difference. Key words: dysmorphia, acne vulgaris, media, behavior,