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Claiming it's (just) body dysmorphia implies that the problems those people experience are just in their heads or at least exaggerated.
But as the article states this is not the case. Being a short man leads to lots of disadvantages and probably the most important one being having far fewer chances finding a partner. So there may be different ways of coping with the problem like acceptance but trying to change your appearance is not irrational - even though I wouldn't opt for that. But then again I don't have that problem - fortunately....