Which of the following characteristics is not helpful in differentiating between psoriasis and atopic dermatitis?
A. Distribution
B. Family history
C. Lesion morphology
D. Chronicity
ANS: D
While patients with psoriasis or atopic dermatitis are often able to provide related family history and the distribution and appearance of the lesions are different, both conditions tend to be chronic in nature.
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