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Current Position Statements

Indoor Tanning

The Dermatology Nurses' Association promotes the ban of indoor tanning and other non-medical uses of artificial light.
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The Nurse's Role in Laser Procedures

The Dermatology Nurses' Association recognizes that lasers are becoming standard equipment in private practice and academic settings. The role of assistants in the delivery of laser light and the need for safety precautions has resulted in the implementation of this position statement.
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Prevention and Early Detection of Skin Cancer

Summary: The Dermatology Nurses' Association recognizes the urgent need to educate health care workers and the public about the prevention and early detection of skin cancer. This position statement has been developed to serve as a guide in meeting this need.
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