How Sun Exposure Can Worsen Rosacea

April is Rosacea Awareness Month, making it a good time to discuss one of the most common triggers of flare-ups. Sun exposure can easily aggravate sensitive skin, leading to redness, burning, and visible blood vessels. At Plantation Dermatology in Plantation, FL, double board-certified dermatologist Dr. Steven Barilla helps patients manage rosacea with modern medical and cosmetic dermatology treatments designed to calm inflammation and protect […]

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Why Acne Gets Worse in Florida’s Early Spring Humidity

Acne

Early spring in Plantation brings warmer temperatures, rising humidity, and more time outdoors. For many patients, it also brings frustrating acne flare-ups. At Plantation Dermatology in Plantation, Dr. Steven Barilla, a fellowship-trained, double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, often treats patients whose skin worsens as humidity rises. Florida’s humid climate directly affects oil production, sweat levels, and pore

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How To Get Your Vitamin D Without Sun Damage or Skin Cancer

Skin Care

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes it a good time to talk about vitamin D and sun safety. Many people know that vitamin D supports bone health and immune function, leading them to spend more time in the sun to soak up the vitamin. But that can increase the risk of sun damage and skin cancer. At Plantation

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New Year, Fresh Face: Non-Surgical Lift with Botox® and Fillers

Botox, Dermal Fillers, Juvéderm

The new year is a perfect time to refresh your appearance and leave a tired look behind. If you’re noticing fine lines and facial volume loss, you don’t have to schedule surgery to get natural, youthful-looking results. At Plantation Dermatology, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Steven Barilla leads our expert team in helping patients achieve natural-looking facial rejuvenation using

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Actinic Keratosis With Less Sun? Why It’s Still a UV Risk in Winter

Actinic Keratosis

You may think winter means a break from sun damage, but harmful UV rays don’t take a season off. Even on cooler, cloudy days in Plantation, FL, your skin is still vulnerable to UV exposure—and that can lead to precancerous changes like actinic keratosis. At Plantation Dermatology, Dr. Steven Barilla, a fellowship-trained, double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon,

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Still Sweating in November? All About Botox® for Hyperhidrosis

Botox

Even as holiday decorations start to appear and temperatures dip slightly here in Plantation, FL, some people continue to sweat excessively due to a condition called hyperhidrosis. If that’s your experience, you’re not alone — and there are effective treatments that go beyond antiperspirants. At Plantation Dermatology in Plantation, FL, Dr. Steven Barilla, a board-certified dermatologist, helps

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Ragweed Season in Florida: A Hidden Cause of Eczema Symptoms

Eczema

It’s fall in Florida, and that means prime ragweed season. Many Floridians struggle with frustrating eczema flare-ups at this time of year, and ragweed could be at least partly to blame. At Plantation Dermatology, we see many patients whose skin reacts to this common seasonal allergen. Dr. Steven Barilla, a fellowship-trained and double-board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, leads

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NeoGraft® Hair Restoration for Women With Alopecia: What to Expect

Hair Loss

For Alopecia Awareness Month (Hair Loss Awareness Month) this September, we’re shining a light on women’s hair loss and the empowering solutions available. If you’re seeing more scalp than you’d like, we’re here to help at Plantation Dermatology. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Steven Barilla offers NeoGraft® hair restoration as a leading alopecia treatment in Plantation, FL. Here’s how it can help restore

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Is Sun Exposure Good or Bad for Psoriasis?

Psoriasis

Sunshine feels great—but if you have psoriasis, you might wonder if it helps or harms your skin. The answer isn’t so simple. The sun can soothe or spark flare-ups, but knowing how to manage your exposure is key to successful psoriasis care. At Plantation Dermatology, double board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist Dr. Steven Barilla and our caring team help people

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Can Laser Treatments Clear Melasma Without Bleaching Creams?

Melasma

Melasma causes brown or grayish patches in highly visible parts of the face, often creating a masklike appearance. Many people assume that the go-to solution is bleaching creams, also called depigmentation products. Although they’re one treatment for melasma, they’re not your only option. At Plantation Dermatology, renowned double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Dr. Steven Barilla offers comprehensive

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