DermCare Dermatology Data Breach Investigation
The data breach lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating a recently announced data security incident that may have impacted thousands of dermatologist patients around the country. DermCare Management, the parent company of over 70 clinics, announced the breach and individual clinics have started to post notices on their websites, and send out letters to all known to be impacted. Some DermCare-owned entities include the following:
- Berman Skin Institute
- Dania Dermatology
- Hillcrest Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
- Hollywood Dermatology
- Keys Dermatology
- Miami Plastic Surgery
- Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine
- Skin & Beauty Center
- Skin Center of South Miami
The Lyon Firm has filed numerous class action data breach lawsuits and represents plaintiffs in all fifty states. We believe that any healthcare entity that collects and stores sensitive personal and health data has a duty to protect it with a secure network. Legal action can be considered when a company or clinic has been negligent in protecting the personal information of its patients. Call for a free consultation and to learn more about the next steps.
What happened at DermCare?
On February 26, 2025, DermCare Management, the parent management company for dozens of skincare clinics, identified suspicious activity on their computer systems. It was later concluded that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and copied certain patient information from the network without permission.
Reports suggest that both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) may have been compromised, including the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information.
Which Dermatology Practices are Affected?
The practices below have posted data event notices to their websites, and more are expected to do so in the near future.
- Berman Skin Institute
- Dania Dermatology
- Hillcrest Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
- Hollywood Dermatology
- Keys Dermatology
- Miami Plastic Surgery
- Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine
- Skin & Beauty Center
- Skin Center of South Miami
DermCare Management has this investigation ongoing and is trying to determine the full nature and scope of the incident. Once the data review is complete, additional notices will be sent by mail to those impacted.