Hello Friends, 
We wish you all well! Have a great day and please enjoy this month's newsletter.

We like to keep in touch with our patients and friends through our monthly newsletter.  In addition to providing you with some of the most up-to-date dermatologic information, our newsletter will bring you fun, helpful, and informative articles on a variety of interesting topics.  As our practice continues to grow we recognize that this would not be possible without your confidence in us. As always, we appreciate your referrals.  

Eye Safety Awareness
Without proper protection, the sun and tanning beds can cause serious burns to your eyes as well as your skin. 
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Ask the Doc
What's the difference between a sunscreen and a sunblock?
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Dr. Crutchfield selected again as Top Dermatologist for Women in Minnesota,  by Minnesota Monthly Magazine (2008).

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News You Can Use Right Now
Keep your feet looking great for sandal season. Wearing comfortable, good fitting shoes is the most important thing you can do to take care of your feet. The other three basic ingredients in the health of a normal foot are cleanliness, trimmed nails and exercise. Here are some do-it-yourself pedicure strategies and great tips on getting a safe salon pedicure.
A little advice about ingrown toenails.

Most popular baby girl names of 2007
1.Emily
2.Isabella
3.Emma
4.Ava
5.Madison
6.Sophia
7.Olivia
8.Abigail
9.Hannah
10. Elizabeth

America's 100 Leading Physicians

Vitiligo Support International's National Conference
July 11-13 in San Antonio, Texas.  Featuring, esteemed speakers, new children's section, silent auction, book signing, research updates and more!
For more information, visit the conference website

How to check your skin for signs of cancer
Here is how to perform a self-evaluation for danger signs of moles and pigmented areas of your skin.
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Consult your dermatologist immediately if you see any of the following characteristics: ABCDs of melanoma detection

Twin Cities Free Market
A great way to get or give free stuff!
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Does your child have a Crutchfield Dermatology duck?
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Effective Treatments:
Take a look at this patient's beautiful new skin!
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Earth from Space
Awesome photos!

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Child Passenger Safety Program

Boosterseat.gov is a great website for information on properly restraining children of all ages.

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Are these really cats?  Interesting fact:
Cats' average body temperature is 103º. Dr. Crutchfield's kids love to cuddle with their hairless cats, because they feel like hot water bottles!

Dr. Crutchfield featured on WCCO TV discussing sun protection and lip skin cancer
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Are you a member of our Platinum Elite Club?
It is easy to sign up and members receive special discounts on cosmetic treatments!

• 15% off on any Botox, Restylane, Perlane, AFT laser or Pixel laser treatment over $500
• 5% off on any Botox, Restylane, Perlane, AFT laser or Pixel laser treatment under $500
• $10 off any Lipodissolve treatment if performed within 2 months
• $99 Javani treatments (a $100 savings)

Please call 651-209-3655 if you have questions regarding the Platinum Elite Club or 651-209-3600 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Crutchfield featured in the article by Good Housekeeping entitled "5 Beauty Tips and Secrets Every Woman Should Know."
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Have you heard about the new Pixel laser?
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Do you Javani?
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Wedding Bells
Becky, a member of our nursing staff, got married this month. Congratulations to her and Jeremy!

Dr. Crutchfield selected again as "Top Doc" for 2008
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National Geographic Online Puzzles
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Miss America's
Hair Color
Statistics of winners' hair color from 1921 to 2003.
Redheads, 6%
Blonds, 24%
Brunettes, 70%

Google Lunar X Prize
A privately funded international competition to safely land a robot on the surface of the Moon, travel over the lunar surface, and send data back to the earth.
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Cosmetic Special for June
Treat the 11's in the glabella with our money back guarantee!

(Those vertical lines between your eyebrows as shown in the photo to the left.) Details discussed in consultation with Dr. Crutchfield. This offer expires June 30th, 2008. Call today to schedule your appointment, 651-209-3600.

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

Dr. Crutchfield was the featured speaker at the Minnesota Advanced Practice RN Conference.  He spoke about "Common Dermatologic Conditions and Treatments" on April 11, 2008.

Where can you find the best gasoline prices in the Twin Cities?
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Want a skin care program that really works?
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Service Dogs Give Autistic Kids More Confidence
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That's so weird! Why does my body do that?

• What is brain freeze?
  It happens when the nerves in the roof of your mouth are hyperstimulated by cold foods, like ice cream and frozen drinks. The nerves are in your mouth, but the nerve center is in your brain, so that's where you feel the pain. To get rid of it, put your warm tongue on the roof of your mouth.
• What is the funny bone?
  It's not a bone at all. In fact, it's a nerve - the ulnar nerve which is exposed at your elbow.  Striking it sends a shock wave down your arm.
• Why do we have earwax?
  To keep foreign matter from invading the ear canal. It is produced by the outer ear to protect the inner ear from infection. The sticky substance prevents dirt and bugs from getting in. The wax removes itself naturally, so Q-tips should be limited to the outside of the ear. Q-tips can actually push ear wax further in.

-from Real Simple magazine February 2006, and My Family Doctor magazine Summer 2007. xu42>xu420>

Elephant Art
These animals enjoy painting and the results are wonderful!Visit the website

Answer Bag
Ask questions and share your knowledge on this website.
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Did you know that we have gift certificates available?
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Dr. Crutchfield gives talk on "Common Dermatologic Problems and Current Treatment Pearls," at the Minnesota Academy of Family Practice Spring Refresher, April 17, 2008.

Would you like to see the effects the sun has had on your skin over your lifetime?
Try our Omniskin photoevaluation system.
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Check out this optical illusion.
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The Straight Dope
What does "OK" stand for?
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For the best results from your laser treatment, be sure you choose the right clinic...
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Absence is the great product of the month!
Absence SPF 15 - $35.50
Shine is notable by its absence. Jane Iredale's Absence keeps skin shine-free.
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Did you know that fat cells are permanently lost in LipoDissolve Ultra treatments?
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Neostrata:
The latest in skin care.
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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 enhancing treatments offered at Crutchfield Dermatology.

Fun Cartoon
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Dr. Crutchfield was the featured speaker at the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants.  He spoke about "Current Dermatologic Treatments" on April 5, 2008.

Kids Play, Worries Rest and Fun Happens
at Camp Discovery!
For young people with a serious skin condition, Camp Discovery offers a summer camping experience unlike any they've had before. Every year, the American Academy of Dermatology sponsors a week of fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, arts and crafts, and just plain fun.

Under the expert care of dermatologists and nurses, Camp Discovery offers campers the opportunity to spend a week among other young people who have similar skin conditions. Many of the counselors have serious skin conditions as well, and can provide support and advice to campers. Fun, friendship, and independence are on the top of the agenda, and everyone shares in the discovery of what it's like to be included.

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Are you embarrassed by excessive underarm sweating?
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When to replace common items
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Meet our wonderful staff!
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Dr. Crutchfield featured in 'Retail Clinician Magazine' in an article about Poison Ivy Treatment.
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Father's Day Quote

"Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat.  Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound.  Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together.  Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again."  ~Jimmy Piersal, on how to diaper a baby, 1968

Have a question?
See if the answer is in our Frequently Asked Questions section.
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Change your breath from bad to good
If you (or someone you regularly smooch) has an attack of bad breath that even Altoids won't fix, try these eight simple tips to fix the problem.
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Psoriasis Success Story
Dr. Crutchfield has a passion for working with psoriasis patients.  He has extensive experience and a deep understanding of the skin condition. 

See the results

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Take a look at these fun videos!

Do you like yummy food?
Try this recipe for Grilled Berry Cobbler.

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What are the most important Botox and Restylane questions?
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Dr. Crutchfield spoke for the Minnesota Chapter of the National Psoriasis Foundation about, "Psoriasis; Cause and Current Treatment Approaches," on April 19, 2008. 

"Go Haywire"
What does this old saying mean?

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Like to hear what our patients are saying?
I have had Acne for 7 years, tried many medications and the recommendations from Crutchfield Dermatology were the only things that ever worked for me. If it worked for me, it will work for you. Don't give up.

Andrea S. Dalbo, Minnesota

Get the latest news on our Juvederm services!
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Want to see a great photo?
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Stretchmarks
Treatable but not removable. Learn more from the Mayo clinic.
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Win free stuff! Enter this drawing for our monthly give-away...
This month we are giving away another bathroom scale! (these scale drawings have been really popular!) 

To enter the drawing, just email editor@CrutchfieldDermatology.com, and put the word WIN in the subject line. In the body of the message include your name and address. Good Luck!!!

Random Fun Facts
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Throw a successful garage sale!
It's that time of year to turn your junk into another man's treasure. Hopefully, you can make some cash too! If you are not an experienced Garage Sale host, check out these tips.

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Want to hear a joke? 
A first grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each kid in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to fill in the rest. Here's what the kids came up with.

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Did you know?
We offer wireless internet in our waiting room!
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Are you a movie fan?
Here is a list of the top movie stars. AFI's 100 Movies, 100 Stars .
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Missing Money
State governments working together to safeguard and return your lost funds.
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On a Final Note
We hope that you like our newsletter. Please feel free to introduce it to your friends and have them sign up so they can receive helpful information too.

We are always looking for new content to educate and entertain our readers. Feel free to send ideas or provide  newsletter feedback to editor@CrutchfieldDermatology.com.

If we use your suggestion you will be rewarded with a $25 gift certificate for skin care products or Spa services at our clinic!

Thank you from everyone here at Crutchfield Dermatology!

Crutchfield Dermatology
1185 Town Centre Drive Suite 101 Eagan, MN 55123
Call for appointment: 651.209.3600 Fax: 651.209.3601
Serving St. Paul Area/Twin Cities