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'''Body dysmorphic disorder''' (also known as "dismorphophobia") is an extremely rare disorder wherein the afflicted are perpetually unhappy with their own body image, and often perceive themselves in an idiosyncratic fashion that may be inconsistent with reality (for example, an 85 lb. woman who still perceives herself as "chunky"). Generally, people think that there is something wrong with their appearance, often based on some perceived minor defect. These people will seek repeated [[Plastic surgery]] and sometimes non-mainstream [[Body modification]] in an effort to change the appearance of their bodies to match their expectations. However, because this problem is delusional in nature, the "destination body" is never found.
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The '''ditch''' as it is known in the [[tattoo]] industry is the inside surface of the elbow joint. It is one of the more notoriously unpleasant locations to heal, due to the constant movement, stretching, and folding of the [[skin]] in the area constantly disrupting the formation of [[New tissue|new tissues]] and complicating the mending of extant tissues. Due to these factors, solid [[Tattoo coloring|tattoo coloring]] is difficult to maintain in this area.


BDD, as it is often called, can actually cause the afflicted person to physically see themselves as being disfigured in some way (for instance, a thin person may not just think "I am fat," but will actually look in the mirror and physically see fat that is not there). BDD is often associated with eating disorders such as [[Anorexia]] or [[Bulimia]].
== Related Articles ==
 
*[[Killing Zoe]]
== See Also ==
* [[Body Integrity Identity Disorder]]

Latest revision as of 02:33, 17 September 2023

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The ditch as it is known in the tattoo industry is the inside surface of the elbow joint. It is one of the more notoriously unpleasant locations to heal, due to the constant movement, stretching, and folding of the skin in the area constantly disrupting the formation of new tissues and complicating the mending of extant tissues. Due to these factors, solid tattoo coloring is difficult to maintain in this area.

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