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​_________________, or concerns and doubts about the difference between​ one's real and ideal physical​ selves, often increases consumption of products designed to alter​ one's appearance.

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Answer: Body Anxiety

Explanation: it is also called Body dismorphic disorder. The causes of Body Anxiety are not clear even though it is thought that certain biological and environmental factors may contribute to its development including life experiences like child maltreatment, sexual trauma etc.

The sufferers of Body Anxiety may perform some type of compulsive behavior to try to hide or maybe improve their flaws but most times these behaviors usually give only temporary relief.

Examples include

Excessive makeups, comparing appearances,seeking surgery etc.

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