Skin Center Data Breach: Sensitive Info Exposed

Skin Center of South Miami experienced a data breach impacted both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). On Feb. 26, 2025, the practice and its management company, DermCare Management, discovered suspicious activity on their computer systems.

On March 3, 2025, an investigation determined that an unauthorized actor gained access and may have copied certain patient data from the network. Compromised information could include names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, medical records, health insurance details and financial account information.

The number of impacted patients has not been released. Skin Center of South Miami published an updated Notice of Data Security Event on its website on May 2, 2025. The exposure of this type of patient information puts affected individuals at risk for identity theft and other forms of fraud.

Skin Center of South Miami's response

Skin Center of South Miami is conducting a thorough review of the affected files to determine whose information was involved. Once the review is complete, impacted patients will receive additional notification by mail. The practice will also issue state and federal disclosures, as required by law.

If you receive a notice from Skin Center of South Miami or DermCare Management about this breach, you may want to:

• Sign up for the free credit monitoring services, if offered.
• Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity.
• Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus.

DermCare Management has established a dedicated assistance line for affected individuals at 833-998-7517, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm EST.

More information about the practice can be found on the Skin Center of South Miami website.