Is your teenaged daughter addicted to photo editing applications such as Snapchat to get that flawless look for the perfect selfie? Beware it can take a toll on her self-esteem and trigger body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) warn researchers including one of an Indian-origin. BDD is a mental illness involving an excessive preoccupation with a perceived flaw in appearance often characterised by people adopting unhealthy lengths to hide their imperfections. It has affected around two per cent of the population. This can include engaging in repetitive behaviour like skin picking visiting dermatologists or plastic surgeons hoping to change their appearance. A
