appearance-related problems

[/əˈpɪrəns rɪˈleɪtɪd ˈprɑbləmz/]
noun phrasepl: appearance-related problems
problemas relacionados à aparência
1. Issues or concerns that affect or result from one's physical appearance, including skin conditions, weight, facial features, hair loss, scars, or other visible characteristics that cause distress or dissatisfaction
The dermatologist specializes in treating appearance-related problems such as acne and rosacea.
O dermatologista se especializa no tratamento de problemas relacionados à aparência, como acne e rosácea.
2. Psychological or social difficulties stemming from dissatisfaction with one's physical appearance or body image
Many teenagers struggle with appearance-related problems that affect their self-esteem.
Muitos adolescentes lutam contra problemas relacionados à aparência que afetam sua autoestima.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, appearance-related problems are increasingly recognized as legitimate health and psychological concerns. Brazil has a strong beauty and cosmetic surgery culture, making this term frequently used in medical, psychological, and social discussions. In the USA, there's growing awareness of body image issues and their mental health impacts, particularly among young people influenced by social media.
NYC Slang
looks issues; appearance hang-ups
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cosmetic concernsaesthetic issuesphysical appearance concernsbody image problemscosmetic problems
Antonyms / Antônimos
appearance satisfactionbody confidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
problemas relacionados à aparência
Most common and widely understood translation across Brazil
Brazil - Medical Context
problemas estéticos
Used in medical and dermatological settings
Brazil - Informal
problemas com a aparência
More colloquial usage in everyday conversation
Portugal
problemas relacionados com a aparência
Uses 'com' instead of 'à' in Portuguese European

Related Words

body imageself-esteemcosmetic surgerydermatologyaesthetic medicinephysical appearance

Related Idioms & Phrases

judged by the cover
vanity issues
image-conscious concerns
preocupações com a imagem pessoal (Portuguese)
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