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Preoccupation with physical appearance

Preoccupation with physical appearance

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Head, Brain

Is Symptom of

Anxiety disorder
Condition
OCPD (obsessive compulsive personality disorder)
Condition

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