Characterisation of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) versus obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): In light of current DSM-5 nosology

- We present a comparative study of clinical characteristics in BDD versus OCD.
- Comorbid mood and anxiety disorders were prevalent in both disorders.
- Comorbid OCD in primary BDD (33.3% lifetime) was more prevalent than vice versa.
- Avoidant and obsessive-compulsive PDs were common in BDD and OCD respectively.
- Insight was significantly more impaired in BDD, despite comparable illness severity.