Antonio is always worried about his hair and skin. He often avoids social functions because his stress about how neat his hair looks or how clear his skin is. Which somatoform disorder does Antonio most likely have?

Body dysmorphic disorder involves intense worry about a perceived flaw in one’s appearance, even when the flaw may be minor or not noticeable to others. Antonio’s repeated stress about his hair and skin leads him to avoid social events, which fits this disorder. Hypochondriasis, by contrast, involves excessive fear of having a serious illness.

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