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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% (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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We are expanding, pardon our dust!
We are pleased to announce that we are expanding our office to serve you better. We will have a new, dedicated phototherapy center opening this fall
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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 in our office working permanently and as summer help. We invite you to visit our web site staff section and learn more about these new members of the Crutchfield Dermatology family. Click here to meet some of newest members. Also, we are delighted to announce the arrival of Jenny’s son, Connor and Maggie’s new baby, Charlotte. Congratulations to both of your families. (Dr. Crutchfield, Sr. delivered both oth them).
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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 invited to participate in local television programs, news broadcasts, programs, and print media including newspapers and magazines. To see the latest participation by Crutchfield Dermatology in the media, please click here.
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Best gasoline prices in the Twin Cities
Want to find the cheapest gas prices in the Twin Cities? As a service to our readers, you can, just click here
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Website 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 in and take a look. We certainly appreciate any comments and thoughts that you have. To view our web site, please 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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Success Stories
We will be bringing individual success stories on patients who have been able to overcome the struggle with skin conditions. Located throughout the newsletter there will be such success stories. Feel free to explore them more in depth and also view the before and after photographs.
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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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Technology Of The Future; What'S Next?
From our technology friends at Next Level Cafe.
Click here to read the cool article and be sure to visit their website!
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Acne Success Story
Click here to see the after success photo
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Cool Quote
“On your birthday, send your mother flowers”
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Aramis Laser: New Treatment for Acne
As mentioned earlier in the article, 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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Skin Rejuvenation Success Story
Click here to see the after success photo
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News You Can Use Right Now
For information on sun protection and sunburn relief vist our new informative page.
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Psoriasis Update
At Crutchfield Dermatology, we employ combination therapy to treat psoriasis. We have a psoriasis care center of excellence, and we employ topical treatments, phototherapeutic treatments, systemic treatments, and the new biologic agents including Enbrel, Amevive, and Raptiva. Dr. Crutchfield even has a patented CutiCort spray that is tremendously effective and enjoyed by many patients. To see some of our many psoriasis success stories, please click here and feel free to look at all of the photograph sets.
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Yoga—More Popular than Ever
Click here to read the helpful article
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Pediatric Dermatology Update
Dr. Crutchfield recommends sun-protective clothing as a first line of defense against the sun. Did you know that 75% of one’s total lifetime sun exposure usually occurs before the age of 21? This means often times before someone is wise enough to understand the value of sun protection, they have already received the majority of their lifetime’s sun exposure. It is important to teach children at a young age the importance of sun protection. Dr. Crutchfield recommends a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 15 or higher and ultraviolet A protection. Sunscreen should be applied approximately 30 minutes before going out into the sun (it takes about 20 minutes for it to properly set up in the skin) and then reapplied approximately every hour to maintain the effectiveness. The reapplication should occur sooner if one is either actively sunning or perspiring. Dr. Crutchfield recommends sunscreen for children six months of age or older. For information on sun protection, please visit the sun protection page on our web site by clicking here.
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Wanted: Good Ideas
If you have any ideas that you think our newsletter readers would like, be it dermatologic, or just fun and interesting stuff, 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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Announcing new extended hours
We are now open early mornings thru early evenings and Saturday mornings too. All to provide you and your family the most convenient and highest quality dermatologic care available.
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Atopic Dermatitis Success Story
Click here to see the after success photo
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Skin Cancer Update
Did you know that basal cell skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world? Over one million cases are detected in the United States every year. Squamous cell cancer is the second most common, approximately a quarter million cases are detected in the United States per year. Melanoma is the least common of the major three but is the most serious. About 40,0000 cases are detected per year in the United States. Once again, if you notice a changing mole or bleeding spot, have it evaluated promptly. For more helpful information on this topic and to see our streaming video entitled Skin Cancer Detection, Treatment and Prognosis, please click here to visit our skin cancer page where the video is located at the bottom of the page.
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Wanted: Good Questions
If you have a dermatologic question that you think would be of interest to our readers, please ask us. We will have a "Question and Answer" section in our next newsletter. If we use your question, we will give you a $25 gift certificate towards skin care products or cosmetic services offered in our office. Please indicate it is a 'question for the Q&A section of the newsletter' and send it to
info@CrutchfieldDermatology.com
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Why is there no "Channel 1" on television?
Click here for answer.
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Before
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Psoriasis Success Story
Click here to see the after success photo
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Bill Gates: Words Of Wisdom
Love him or hate him, click here to see the words of advice he gave at a recent graduation address.
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Acne Update
We are pleased to announce the FDA approval and arrival of the Aramis Laser. This is glass erbium laser that targets the oil producing glands in the skin to reduce oil production and to minimize bacteria counts. Patients undergo a series of four to eight treatments in combination with other topical and, sometimes, systemic agents. This new treatment form for acne is tremendously promising and popular. It is effective and painless. We also have a new line of prescription strength alpha-hydroxy acid pads that are convenient, work well, and are especially designed and suited for students on the go. For many before and after success photos and additional acne information, please visit the acne page on our web site by clicking here.
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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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Applying To College?
Helpful Strategy Information For Students
Click here to read the helpful article
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Special Skin Microscope easily checks worrisome moles
As a general rule of thumb, Dr. Crutchfield recommends that everyone should 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 that 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), then these lesions should be evaluated promptly. 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 avoiding an uncomfortable biopsy.
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Is it true one "dog year" equals seven "human years"?
Click here for answer.
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Get Organized!
Although this article is designed for dermatologists, The Organizational Tips Work for everyone!
Click here to read.
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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 then a call, listen to the message, and let us know what you think.
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Update: Sun exposure and Vitamin D production
With all the concerns and news about sun exposure and Vitamin D production, here is an informative article Click here to read.
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Cosmetic Dermatology Update
Did you know that Crutchfield Dermatology is the Twin Cities’ leading dermatologic provider of Restylane and Botox for unwanted lines and wrinkles? Restylane is also doing a terrific job in rejuvenating the lower part of the face, especially providing fuller, more natural looking lips. Please visit our web site for some spectacular before and after pictures. Also, for all of our patients receiving the newsletter, we are offering $50 off any single or combination treatment of Botox or Restylane if you mention this before November 30, 2004. This is a stand alone offer not to be combined with other offers. Visit our spectacular before and after photos by clicking here.
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Special gift
As a special way of saying 'thank you' to our readers please mention that you saw this in the newsletter and receive a special gift at your next appointment.
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Future Dermatology
We are happy to announce that Dr. Crutchfield has conducted a psoriasis research study. The results of this study are very promising and provide new insights into the cause and maintenance of psoriasis in humans. Please stay tuned. This work is currently be developed and submitted for publication. At Crutchfield Dermatology, we consider ourselves a center of excellence in the treatment of psoriasis, and part of this excellence is participating in the ongoing clinical and basic research into the disease process
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Cool Cartoon
Every issue we will feature a funny, silly or interesting cartoon. click here to view our "Cartoon-of-the-month"
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Links Exchange Program
If you or your company owns a website and would be interested in exchanging links, please contact us at info@CrutchfieldDermatology.com
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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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Question: More women do this in the bathroom than men?
Click here for answer.
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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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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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