March 2011 Blog Archive
Monday, March 14, 2011
U.S. Commerce Association's Award Honors Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD
DermaNetwork.org is proud to congratulate Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD of Crutchfield Dermatology, after having been selected for the 2011 Best of St. Paul Award in the Skin Treatments category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). Dr. Crutchfield is a medical director for DermaNetwork.org.
In response to this award Dr. Crutchfield said "Crutchfield Dermatology is honored to be the first four-year recipient of this prestigious award that recognizes the best in dermatology and excellence dermatology clinics. Our staff is dedicated to providing the best skin care possible. We specialize in the treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema, ethnic skin care. We are also recognized as one of the providers of the best treatments for aging skin with cosmetic dermatology excellence in areas that include Selphyl, Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Latisse, CoolSculpting by Zeltiq, and skin laser treatment. Awards like this recognize and reinforce our dedication and mission."
The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community, and the "Best of Local Business" Award Program was designed to acknowledge outstanding local businesses throughout the country. USCA annually identifies companies and small businesses that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success and service in their local community and industry.
Contact Dr. Crutchfield for more information or to schedule an appointment by clicking here. To learn about top skin care specialists in your area, visit DermaNetwork.org.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Laser Hair Removal: Doctor vs. DIY
Excessive hair or hair in unwanted places is a nightmare for many individuals. Waxing and shaving can only take you so far and require repeat treatments to maintain the results, which leads many people to seek professional laser hair removal. But are at-home laser hair removal treatments just as good as in-office treatments?
Thanks to advancements in laser and light technologies, at-home laser hair removal treatment is now not only possible, but effective. Results achieved with such devices are exciting, as many achieve satisfactory results after about six to eight treatments with maintenance treatments required every intermittently thereafter. At-home treatments allow the individual greater flexibility in performing the treatment, as appointments and trips to the physician's office would not be necessary.
However, as with in-office laser hair removal, at-home procedures carry certain risks such as red skin, skin burn, scarring or pigmentation issues when these devices are not used correctly. Many devices include built-in safety features, but laser hair removal may be safer if performed by a trained professional in a properly equipped facility.
Professional in-office laser hair removal is administered in a comfortable environment by medical professionals who have received the proper training and are experienced in performing this treatment. Safety and cooling precautions are taken at these facilities to help ensure the individual's safety and comfort as much as possible.
Whether an individual decides to pursue at-home or in-office laser hair removal, they should always do their homework and consult a medical professional prior to treatment, even if they are set on going the at-home route. This helps determine which of the available at-home devices may be best for them, and will allow them to have all of their questions answered and concerns addressed.
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