Stuart has a scar on his head that he really does not like. He thinks about it often and wears a cap to cover it. What may Stuart suffer from?

Body dysmorphic disorder involves becoming very distressed or preoccupied with a perceived flaw in one’s appearance, even when it may be minor. Stuart thinks often about his scar and uses a cap to hide it, which fits this pattern. Hypochondriasis concerns fears of having a serious illness, while somatization and psychosomatic disorders involve physical symptoms or their connection to psychological factors.

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