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Fun, helpful, and informative articles
In addition to providing you with some of the most up-to-date dermatologic information, our newsletter will also bring you fun, helpful, and informative articles on a variety of interesting topics. You will find these fun topics sprinkled throughout the newsletter. Our goal is to provide content that is 50% useful medical information and 50 percent (non-medical) fun and practical topics. The newsletter will be arranged in a table of contents format so you can quickly scan down for topics of interest. These can then be selected for more complete information. Starting this fall, the frequency of the newsletter will be monthly and we will be going to an electronic magazine format also know as an "ezine!" (As an aside, this is a photo of an iris from Dr. Crutchfield's garden). We hope you enjoy this format and look forward to your comments at
info@CrutchfieldDermatology.com
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Crutchfield Dermatology in the Media
Because Dr. Crutchfield is the medical director of Crutchfield Dermatology and a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, he is often featured in newspapers and magazines and invited to participate in local television programs and news broadcasts. To see the latest participation by Crutchfield Dermatology in the media, please click here.
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Staff News
At Crutchfield Dermatology, we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality and most professional dermatologic staff available. If you have visited recently, you will notice that we have several new staff members working in our office. We invite you to visit the staff section of our Web site to learn more about the new members of the Crutchfield Dermatology family.
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Web site news
Our web site has been updated with a fresh new look. If you have not visited for a while, we encourage you to log on and take a look. We certainly appreciate any comments and thoughts you may have. To view our web site, please click here.
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Crutchfield Dermatology opens new phototherapy center fall 2005
We are delighted to offer this new state-of-the-art phototherapy center to provide our patients with the highest quality dermatologic care. Let us know what you think!
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Medicate Prescription Drug Benefit
Here is some helpful information on the new Medicare prescription drug care benefit. Click here to view.
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Cool Riddle
What can you put in a bucket full of water to make it lighter?Click for solution
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Success stories
Throughout our newsletter you will find individual success stories of patients who have been able to overcome their struggle with skin conditions.
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Gift certificates are 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.
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Win a Tom Kelly Minnesota Twins Bobblehead
This month we are giving away a new Tom Kelly Minnesota Twins Bobblehead, similar to the one depicted here. Send an e-mail to NewsletterMonthlyGiveAway@CrutchfieldDermatology.com. Put "Tom Kelly bobblehead" in the subject line and be sure to provide your contact information. All winners will have their names announced in the next newsletter. Good luck!
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Safe hospital stay
For information on having a safe hospital stay, click here.
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New Treatment: Better than Liposuction!
Mesotherapy is a new, effective treatment for unwanted areas of fat. Works great for love handles, saddle bags, tummy pouches, double chins, and bags under the eyes.
Click here for more information.
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Acne Success Story
Click here to see the after success photo
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Cool quote
"The right thing to do and the harder thing to do are often the same thing."
Michael Caine, from the movie "The Weather Man" 2005.
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Aramis Laser: New treatment for acne
The Aramis laser has arrived and is now FDA approved for the treatment of acne. This is a gentle yet very effective approach for the treatment of acne, and many patients have already seen terrific results.
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How to deal with telemarketers
Our old friend Andy Rooney has some advice on how to deal with telemarketers and junk mailers. Click here for his tips.
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Zeno home acne treatment
We now offer the Zeno home acne treatment device, the first such device approved by the FDA. It comes with a satisfaction money-back guarantee. Makes a great Holiday gift. For more information click here.
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News you can use right now
"It is time to winterize your skin!"
For a helpful article on winter skin care by Dr. Crutchfield, click here.
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Wanted: good ideas
If you have any ideas that you think our newsletter readers would like, be they dermatologic or just fun and interesting, please let us know. If we use your suggestion you will be rewarded with a $25 gift certificate for skin care products or DermiSpa services at our clinic. Contact us at info@CrutchfieldDermatology.com.
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Great vacation that benefits other people
Did you know that you can enjoy a great vacation that benefits other people? Click here for details.
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What is a blue moon?
A phenomenon that happens when two full
moons occur in the same calendar month.
The moon is full every 29.5 days,
so it’s possible to have two full moons in
any month except February. On average,
there is only one blue moon every 33 months.
The last blue moon was July 2004.
The next three blue moons will be:
May 2007
December 2009
August 2112
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Atopic Dermatitis Success Story
Click here to see the after success photo
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Psoriasis Success Story
Click here to see the after success photo
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New cellulite treatment
We are happy to announce that we now offer the revolutionary treatment for unwanted fat ("saddle bags" and "love handles") and that ever-unpopular cellulite, called Mesotherapy! For more information, please visit our Mesotherapy page by clicking here.
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Special skin microscope easily checks worrisome moles
As a general rule of thumb, Dr. Crutchfield recommends that everyone have a baseline comprehensive skin examination at some point in their life. Based on the examination, your dermatologist will recommend how often you should have additional exams in the future. The most important thing is to get a prompt evaluation if you have a mole changing in any way (size, color, or shape) or any spot on your skin that bleeds and does not heal in three weeks (without provocation). Also, any person who has had a melanoma should make sure that all of their first-degree relatives have a baseline skin examination. At Crutchfield Dermatology we are pioneers in the use of the revolutionary dermatoscope in the evaluation of suspicious moles. This allows Dr. Crutchfield to better see the inner structure of the mole, often times eliminating the need for an uncomfortable biopsy.
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Cool tip of the month
Carpet Stains: Baby wipes are miracle workers on carpet stains. From motor oil to blood, they remove almost anything!
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Fact of the month
Q. What do bullet-proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All were invented by women.
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Botox and laser surgery info lines
Did you know that we have very helpful Botox (651) 209-3694 and Laser Surgery (651) 209-3693 telephone lines with recorded information? Please give them a call, listen to the message, and let us know what you think.
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Word of the month
zenith • \ZEE-nith\ • noun
1 : the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer
2 : the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body
*3 : culminating point : acme
Example sentence:
"Winning a gold medal at the Olympic games would be the zenith of my career," said the skier in a recent interview.
Did you know?
When you reach the zenith, you're at the top, the pinnacle, the summit, the peak. "Zenith" developed from Arabic terms meaning "the way over one's head." As long ago as the 1300s, English speakers used "zenith" to name the highest point in the celestial heavens, directly overhead. By the 1600s, "zenith" was being used in English for other high points as well.
Source: Merriam-Webster Online
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We have a special gift for all our readers
We have a special gift for all our readers. Mention you saw this at you next office visit and receive $25 off any first-time Botox, Restylane or Mesotherapy treatment (not valid with any other offer) or ask for a special "in-office" newsletter gift of the week.
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Cool cartoon
Every issue of our newsletter will feature a funny, silly or interesting cartoon. click here to view our "Cartoon of the month"
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Dermatology Insights
Dermatology Insights expands publication education efforts with in-depth articles, medical information and helpful hints on a variety of skin, hair, and nail conditions.It is a publication of the American Academy of Dermatology.To view the current and past issues, please click here.
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Links Exchange Program
If you or your company owns a Web site and would be interested in exchanging links, please contact us at info@CrutchfieldDermatology.com.
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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. Just click here.
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Help wanted
At Crutchfield Dermatology we are often seeking additional reception, administrative and nursing staff. Please call our clinic administrator, Kristin, at (651) 209-3600 for our current needs list.
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Vitiligo Update
Vitiligo is one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat. For reasons unknown, the cells that produce color in the skin are destroyed, leaving many small and often times larger patches of white skin. With the advent of narrow-band ultraviolet B phototherapy, this vexing problem has been addressed for many, many patients. We use a combination of topical treatments and narrow-band phototherapy measures to effectively treat this difficult condition. For before and after photographs and success stories, please visit our vitiligo page.
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A heartfelt message to our special patients and friends
I want to share a little secret with you. We focus 100 percent of our efforts on giving such outstanding service, people naturally think of Crutchfield Dermatology when a friend, neighbor or family member needs a caring and competent dermatology clinic. We would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank all of our special patients and friends who’ve helped build our practice with their enduring support and referrals. We couldn’t do it without you!
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Share with a friend
If you liked our newsletter, please share it by forwarding it to a friend who would enjoy it.
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On a Final Note
We are happy to announce that we now have a notary public in our office for our patients’ convenience. If you ever need anything notarized, feel free to stop by our office and we can handle it, or you can bring it in with you at your office visit. Please call ahead to make sure that our notary is not ill or on vacation that day. Once again, just another service to let our patients know how much we appreciate them. We hope you like our newsletter. Please feel free to introduce it to your friends and have them sign up so they can receive helpful information. We are always looking for new topics and interesting items. Feel free to send inquiries or give newsletter feedback to Info@CrutchfieldDermatology.com.
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Disclaimer
All the information contained here is of a very general nature. For specific diagnosis and treatment plans, please consult your dermatologist and/or primary care physician.
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