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Crutchfield Dermatology August 2007 Newsletter

Hello Friends!
We have a lot of great news and interesting things for you to read in our newsletter this month.

Because of your feedback and ideas our newsletter continues to grow and improve. Now we have the awards to prove it! Thank you to everyone that contributes to and supports our newsletter.

Hope you are all having a great summer. Try to stay cool in the shade and relax during these Dog Days of Summer.

		Dr. Crutchfield selected as Top Dermatologist for Women in Minnesota again for 2007! Read more

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month
During Psoriasis Awareness Month and throughout the year, the National Psoriasis Foundation works to break down the myths about psoriasis.

Psoriasis is not contagious.
Psoriasis is not a rash.
Psoriasis carries a serious physical and emotional burden.
There is no cure for psoriasis, but there are many effective treatments.

Learn more about psoriasis, treatments, and how you can help here.

		Would you like to receive special privileges and discounts on your Botox, Restylane, and Juvederm treatments? Crutchfield Dermatology Platinum Elite Club has just the answer! Learn more at your next spa appointment...

		Would you like to have beautiful lips? We have the answer! Click here to look at several stunning before and after photos of gorgeous lip treatments offered at Crutchfield Dermatology.

Hooray! Crutchfield Dermatology brings home two Apex Awards for 2007!

The first award is for our newsletter. We won an Award of Excellence for Web and Electronic Newsletters.
The second award is for our website. We won an Award of Excellence for Website Design and Layout.

The awards were based on excellence in graphic design, quality of editorial content, and the success of the entry in conveying the message and achieving overall communications effectiveness. Writing entries were evaluated primarily on the basis of editorial quality.

		"Dr. Crutchfield honored as 'Health Care Hero' by Twin Cities Business and Medica for outstanding contributions to the quality of healthcare in Minnesota." Learn more

Summer Fruits - the perfect food?
These snacks are portable, low calorie, incredibly healthy and delicious! Click on each one to learn all about them:

Dr. Crutchfield supports the new "Freedom to Breathe" act.

Click here to read the article

"Dr. Crutchfield featured on WCCO (CBS) Television's, "Good Question", by Ben Tracy, discussing Sunscreen and Sun Protection."

Click here to read the story

Interesting fact
A lightening bolt generates temperatures five times hotter than the surface of the sun.

		Would you like to see the effects the sun has had on your skin over your lifetime? Crutchfield Dermatology offers a new Omniskin photoevaluation system. We use the Omnia Ultraviolet Imaging System to detect areas of skin damage from sun exposure... Learn more

		Need a volunteer? In the U.S., the highest rate of volunteerism is in the Twin Cities! Read more

		Dr. Crutchfield featured in Minneapolis St. Paul magazine offering great skin care tips in the Smart Beauty section, February 2007. Click here to Read the story

		Acne care tips To prevent scars, do not pop, squeeze or pick at acne; seek treatment early for acne that does not respond to over-the-counter medications. Gently wash affected areas twice a day. Vigorous washing and scrubbing can irritate your skin and make acne worse. Shampoo hair often, daily if it is oily. Use oil-free cosmetics and sunscreens. Avoid astringents, which strip your skin of natural moisture.

News You Can Use Right Now
What do you know about Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac?
Learn how to identify it, what causes the rash, how to treat it, common myths and more...

Learn more

		What lasers are used at Crutchfield Dermatology? Lasers are becoming increasingly popular and have many medical uses. Dr. Crutchfield has performed more than 5000 laser procedures. In our clinic we use several lasers. Their functions are based on the target skin problem that is being treated. Different colored targets interact with different wavelengths of light, which requires the use of different lasers. For example, if we are treating a red birthmark... Read full story here

Dr. Crutchfield serves as the coordinating lead dermatologist in Minnesota Twins Baseball Team Skin Cancer Screening Program, 2007.

Learn more

A collection of useful tips

		New! Frequently Asked Questions We are constructing a FAQ page on our website. If you have any questions to add, please send them to editor@crutchfielddermatology.com. If we use your suggestion we will send you a gift certificate! We hope that this new addition to our website is helpful to you and your family. See the developing FAQ page here

What are the signs and symptoms of swimmer's itch?
Within minutes to days after swimming in contaminated water, you may experience tingling, burning, or itching of the skin. Small reddish pimples appear within twelve hours. Pimples may develop into small blisters. Scratching the areas may result in secondary bacterial infections. Itching may last up to a week or more, but will gradually go away.

Learn more about swimmer's itch here

		Perlane Success Story Great news for those who want their skin to look their best -- Crutchfield Dermatology (Eagan, Minnesota) announces that the Food and Drug Administration has approved Perlane, a new hyaluronic acid wrinkle filler, for use in the United States. Read more

		Dr. Crutchfield featured speaker at the Minnesota Nurses Association Discussing clinical management of major medical conditions, common dermatologic challenges, and current therapeutic pearls.

		In a falling elevator, will jumping at the last second save you? Click here to find out

Is it dangerous to pop zits?
It can lead to some complications. Squeezing pimples can actually push the zit-causing bacteria farther into the skin, causing more redness and swelling. It is also the most common cause of acne scarring.

-From Why Do Men Have Nipples? by Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg, M.D.

		Crutchfield Dermatology wins award for the Best Designed Free E-Newsletter 2007! Held by The Newsletter on Newsletters Annual Awards Competition, it recognizes the best in newsletter editorial, design, and marketing. The award is based on our newsletter's overall design, appropriateness for market and category, creativity and functionality. Learn more

Thousands of rubber ducks make 15 year journey.
They were toys destined only to bob up and down in nothing bigger than a child's bath - but so far they have floated halfway around the world!

The armada of 29,000 plastic yellow ducks, blue turtles and green frogs, broke free from a cargo ship 15 years ago. Since then they have traveled 17,000 miles, floating over the site where the Titanic sank, landing in Hawaii, and even spending years frozen in an Arctic ice pack. And now they are heading straight for Britain. At some point this summer they are expected to be spotted on beaches in South-West England.

While the ducks are undoubtedly a loss to the bath-time fun of thousands of children, their adventures at sea have proved an invaluable aid to science.

Read more

		Have you heard about the new Pixel laser? We offer Pixel Erbium Laser treatments. This fractional ablative laser is designed to treat aged and photo-damaged skin. It improves the quality and texture of the dermis, while it stimulates collagen regeneration. Some recommended applications include wrinkles and fine lines, acne scars, and improving skin texture (especially under the eyes). The Pixel Laser offers patient comfort and convenience by allowing you to go back to work the same day! Learn more

Far Out
NASA's golden gift to the aliens.

In a few months, NASA scientists and the press will note the passing of the 30th anniversary since the launches of Voyagers I and II. By now both interstellar probes have passed beyond Pluto's orbit and are speeding out toward neighboring star systems, carrying with them copies of the Golden Record, a phonograph record full of images, music and recordings of life on Earth intended for any extraterrestrials who might happen upon the probe and wonder who sent it.

Learn more

		Did you know that Crutchfield Dermatology is an "Acne Treatment Center of Excellence"? Click here to see some of our acne success stories.

		What works like liposuction but without the surgery or the downtime? LipoDissolve. LipoDissolve is an effective treatment for unwanted areas of fat. Works great for love handles, saddle bags, tummy pouches and double chins. Click here for more information

The Alcatraz tour gets an update
The improvements include more stories from inmates, an elevator that gives access to the elderly and disabled and allowed the National Park Service to open another floor of the prison. Plus visitors now enter Alcatraz the same way new inmates did: through the dank shower room where "fresh fish" were hosed off before being issued their jail clothes.

Read more

		Ever wonder what it takes to have beautiful skin? Here is an informative article written by Dr. Crutchfield that answers that question. Click here

		How the Sun damages your skin See the results of UV radiation so you can recognize the signs of overexposure. Click here

Dr. Crutchfield's cats
Interesting facts about the Sphinx breed:

A Sphinx, sometimes referred to as a Canadian Hairless, is not always totally hairless; many have a fine downy coating.

		Want to get rid of that stubborn tummy, saddle bags, and double chin fat without surgery? We have had much success with Mesotherapy at our clinic! It is a revolutionary treatment for unwanted fat and that ever-unpopular cellulite. For more information, please visit our Mesotherapy page by clicking here.

Would you like to save money this month at Crutchfield Dermatology?
Experience our new Omnia Ultraviolet Imaging System and Photo Evaluation for free at your next cosmetic appointment!

The Omnia implies ultraviolet photography to demonstrate areas of hidden photo damage so corrective measures can be taken now.
Omnia

More info here

Call today to schedule your appointment, 651-209-3600.

To take advantage of this special offer you must call and make your appointment during the month of August 2007, plus mention this special when you make your appointment. The actual appointment date may be after August and depends on availability. This offer is only good on future appointments. Not valid with any other offer.

		Do you Javani? This deep moisturizing facial uses ultrasound to infuse collagen, antioxidants, vitamins, and essential oils to hydrate the skin. This process takes away superficial lines and wrinkles, leaving the skin silky smooth. Click here

Did you know Dr. Crutchfield is an award winning artist?
He creates abstract and contemporary geometric paintings that are extremely colorful.

Another one of Dr. Crutchfield's passions is supporting Camp Discovery, a camp for children with skin disorders run by the American Academy of Dermatology. He decided to put these two passions together and sell his art to raise money for Camp Discovery. If anyone has an interest in buying a glicee art print of Dr. Crutchfield's work, they are available for purchase. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Camp Discovery. Approximately 2' x 3' prints are $295. For additional information, contact us at editor@crutchfielddermatology.com.

Click here for more information on Camp Discovery

Riddle of the Month
I have keys that open no locks. I have space, but there is no room. You can enter, but you can't go in.
What am I?

Click here for the answer

Check out the Media Section on our website!
Stay up to date on all the latest news from Crutchfield Dermatology.

Click here

The New Seven Wonders of the World
More than 90 million votes were cast! To be considered for the competition, all structures had to be built or discovered before 2000. All are among top tourist attractions around the world. Here are the world's top human built wonders:

The Great Wall of China
Petra in Jordan
Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer
Peru's Machu Picchu
Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid
The Colosseum in Rome
India's Taj Mahal

What is a cyberchondriac?

cyberchondriac (sy.bur.KAWN.dree.ak)

n. A person who imagines they have a particular disease because their symptoms match those listed on an internet health site.

Have you heard about microdermabrasion? At Crutchfield Dermatology we take microdermabrasion to the "next level"!

Try our medical facials. They reveal the youthful radiance of your skin!

Learn more here

		Moon Section In China, the dark shadows that are on the moon are called "the toad in the moon".

Where can you find the best gasoline prices in the Twin Cities?
As a service to our readers we've provided a link to help you find the cheapest gas prices in the Twin Cities.

click here

		Would you like to start a skin care program that really works? Learn more about our Deluxe Skin Care Packages and start seeing results! Click here

Friendly Reminders
Have you scheduled your furnace check-up for this summer?

Nobody wants to think about a heating system when it's still warm and sunny outside, but winter is never that far away. Servicing a heating system now will ensure that the heat will click on when you want it to.

You can set up an easy reminder for yourself at www.ohdontforget.com .

		Do you hate your 11's? You know, those annoying little frown lines between your eyebrows. At Crutchfield Dermatology we have ways to make them disappear! Click here for more information

		That's so weird! Why does my body do that? The shivers Also known as chills or rigors, are a sensation of coldness as a result of being exposed to a cold environment or as a response to an infection. When you are cold, you shiver to raise your body temperature. When you are sick, the shivers or rigors can mean the onset of a fever. One theory is that during an infection, your brain acts as a thermostat and turns up the body's temperature to kill the germs. This thermostat raise makes your body think it needs to be warmer, so it responds with rigors.

		Did you know that we have gift certificates available? Gift Certificates are available for skin care products, DermiSpa services, cosmetic consultations (Botox, Restylane and Mesotherapy) and cosmetic treatments. Our reception and administrative staff will be happy to help you. Please call (651) 209-3600.

		Crutchfield Dermatology's Optical Illusion of the Month Click here to see the illusion

		Website News We are always updating and enhancing our website! If you have not visited for awhile we encourage you to log in and take a look. We certainly appreciate any comments and thoughts you have. To view our website please click here

Did you know that Crutchfield Dermatology is an "Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Center of Excellence"?