Art & Science of Dermatology
Disclosed Feb 25, 20224 years ago4,500 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), The Art & Science of Dermatology, reported that a desktop server containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,500 individuals was missing and may have been accessed by an unauthorized individual. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Soon after the breach occurred, the CE notified OCR that they were no longer in business and the investigation was subsequently closed.
What is known
| People affected | 4,500 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Attack | Lost or stolen device |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Art & Science of Dermatology (Healthcare Provider, VA)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Feb 25, 2022 | 4,500 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.