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Crutchfield Dermatology Newsletter (August 2006) |
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For our Patients...
We hope that you are having a great summer, and finding fun ways to stay cool during the Dog Days of Summer!
Because we value our patients and friends at Crutchfield Dermatology, we like to keep in touch with you through our monthly newsletter. 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.
Something for everybody...
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. 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 Spa services at our clinic. Contact us at editor@crutchfielddermatology.com with your ideas.
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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month
During Psoriasis Awareness Month in August, 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.
10 to 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis carries a serious physical and emotional burden.
There is no cure for psoriasis, but there are effective treatments.
Learn more about psoriasis, treatments, and how you can help here.
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Birth announcement
Dr. Crutchfield and his wife just had a beautiful baby girl!
Her name is Arianna Jill Crutchfield, and she was born on August 6th, 2006. We are all very happy for their family, and we can’t wait to meet Arianna and see Laurie again!
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New Brochure
Be sure to see our new brochure. It has arrived and we have worked very hard with the designer Mitch Hedlund to come up with an informative patient brochure that is consistent with the quality of our office and the care we provide our patients. They are available at the office or can be mailed out upon request.
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Crutchfield Dermatology ranked again as the #1 Dermatology clinic for 2006 for Quality
Fairview Physician Associates just released the results of the patient surveys that assessed "patient satisfaction with the quality of service received" at 116 of their participating clinics. We are very honored to announce that Crutchfield Dermatology ranked #1 of the 11 Dermatology offices in the survey, and ranked #1 of all participating clinics with respect to the level of quality care received by patients. See award
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News You Can Use Right Now
On summer nights, impress your friends with these firefly facts:
There are 136 species of fireflies, each with a distinctive rate of flashes per second.
They are not flies, they are beetles!
The flash is produced by a chemical called luciferase. Learn more about the science behind the flash!
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New Approved Sunscreen Available this Fall
The new product is considered a superior sunscreen chemical because of its ability to block UVA light — a harmful, wrinkle-causing form of sunlight — and because it lasts longer in the sun.
Read full article
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Dr. Crutchfield featured and answers 'on-air' questions on the Pat Miles, WCCO 830 radio program
Acne and other skin care questions Listen
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Dr. Crutchfield featured on front page of Sunday Star and Tribune Newspaper discussing Sun Protection
Learn more..
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New products and procedures are giving dermatology - and it patients - a new look. Crutchfield Dermatology featured in the St. Paul Pioneer Press newspaper
Read more...
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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Question of the Month
Men ask, “What can I do to prevent razor bumps, ingrown hairs and shaving irritation?”
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Mesotherapy - 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. For more information, please visit our Mesotherapy page by clicking here. |
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And Now for Something Completely Different…
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Dr. Crutchfield serves as lead dermatologist in Minnesota Twins Baseball Team Skin Cancer Screening Program
Dr. Crutchfield serves as lead dermatologist in Minnesota Twins Baseball Team Skin Cancer Screening Program sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology of Dermatology...
learn more..
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Concerned about Wrinkles? Try our Cosmetic Dermatology Special for August
New Botox clients receive a one time 50% discount on their purchase of Prevage MD anti-aging treatment!
Cosmetic appointment must be booked in August. You must mention this offer at the time you book your appointment. Offer ends August 31st.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Crutchfield call 651.209.3600
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Javani Ultra-Moisturizing Medical Facial and Skin Care Program...taking ordinary microdermabrasion to the next level.
Learn More... |
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Dr. Crutchfield on WCCO 4 News - Dangers of Tanning
Read more...
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New Feature on Crutchfield Dermatology’s Website
Stay up to date on all the latest news from Crutchfield Dermatology.
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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Word of the Month
unibrow
This is one of the new words from the new 2006 update of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition.
Pronunciation: ‘yü-n&-"brau
Function: noun: a single continuous brow resulting from the growing together of eyebrows
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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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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Moon Fact of the Month
Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the Moon. It was the fifth human spaceflight of the Apollo program, and the third human voyage to the moon. Launched on July 16, 1969, it carried Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin. On July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon, while Collins orbited above. Listen here…
The mission fulfilled President John F. Kennedy's goal of "landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth" by the end of the 1960s.
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Restylane- Beautiful Lips
Click here to look at some stunning before and after photos of gorgeous lip treatments.
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Special Skin Microscope
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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Dr. Crutchfield featured on WebMD discussing Acne and Wart treatments
Read story
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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Health Tip of the Month
Protect your Eyes from Sun Damage
Besides sunburn, UV rays can damage your eyes and hurt your vision. Both a wide-brimmed hat or cap and UV absorbing eyewear will reduce the amount of UV you are exposed to.
Your wide-brimmed hat or cap will block roughly 50% of UV rays. It will also reduce the UV radiation that can enter the eyes from above or around glasses.
UV-absorbing eyewear provides the greatest measure of UV protection. All types of eyewear, including prescription and non-prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and lens implants, should absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Examine the labels carefully to make sure that the lenses absorb at least 99 to 100% of both types of rays. Avoid products with labels that do not state exactly how much UV the product blocks.
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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.
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Pat Miles WCCO Radio show
Dr. Crutchfield featured on the Pat Miles WCCO Radio show discussing the Javani new Ultra moisturizing medical microdermabrasion and facial.Listen
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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Optical Illusion of the Month
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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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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Cartoon of the Month
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Our Wonderful Staff
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.
Visit the staff section of our Web site
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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Quote of the Month
“If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six sharpening my ax.”
- Abraham Lincoln
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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Joke of the Month
Two campers were hiking in the forest when all of the sudden a bear jumps out of a bush and starts chasing them. Both campers start running for their lives, when one of them stops and starts to put on his running shoes,
His partner says, “What are you doing? You can’t outrun a bear!”
His friend replies, “I don’t have to outrun the bear, I only have to outrun you!”
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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Great Product of the Month
Featuring Arnica Gel ($12) and Arnica Montana Pellets ($8).
Available in our clinic.
These homeopathic medicines are great for relieving muscle aches, stiffness and bruises. Popular with our Mesotherapy patients.
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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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Botox, Restylane 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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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Cosmetic Procedures Defined…
A close look at the Javani Facial
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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Recipe of the Month
Strawberry Lemonade
· Serves 2
· 1 pint strawberries
· 8 tbsp plus 2 tsp superfine sugar
· 8 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
· Seltzer water
Purée strawberries and 2 teaspoons sugar in a blender. Set out two glasses, and spoon 3 tablespoons of the resulting strawberry purée, 4 tablespoons sugar, and 4 tablespoons lemon juice into each glass. Stir the lemonade, and add ice. Top off the glasses with seltzer water. Add more sugar if desired.
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Help wanted
At Crutchfield Dermatology we are often seeking additional reception, administrative and nursing staff. Please call our clinic administrator, Bridget, at (651) 209-3600 for our current needs list.
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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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Monthly Give Away
This month we are giving away a bottle of Prevage MD. A $99.00 value!
To enter, just send an email to editor@crutchfielddermatology.com, and put Prevage MD in the subject line. Good luck!
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Crutchfield Dermatology’s Photo of the Month
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Better than Liposuction – Lipo-Dissolve!
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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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. We are always looking for new topics and interesting items. Feel free to send inquiries or give newsletter feedback to editor@CrutchfieldDermatology.com. Thank you from everyone here at Crutchfield Dermatology.
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