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Flor A. Mayoral; born 1955), also known as Dr. Flor A. Mayoral, M.D., is a Cuban-American dermatologist, professorphotographer, author, and philanthropist.

Dr. Flor A. Mayoral, M.D., is a board certified dermatologist that has become world renowned through her lectures and research involving radio frequency devices designed to improve and restore skin that has been severely damaged by sun exposure, skin lesions and natural aging. She is also known for treating and correcting rare and common skin conditions that include everything from rosacea to precancerous lesions and vitiligo. Along with being a successful doctor, she is an award winning photographer and founder of the philanthropic organization Urban Blue Project.

Education
Flor Mayoral began her academic career at the University of Florida as a Music Theory major interested in playing the piano. However, she soon became fascinated with human biology and changed her focus toward becoming a medical doctor. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacology at the University of Florida in 1976 and later earned a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Florida in 1981. She then interned at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida and completed her residency at the University of Miami. While at the University of Miami, she earned a specialization in Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery in 1985.

Career
For over 30 years, Dr. Flor Mayoral, M.D. has been certified by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). She is also certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners, is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Dade County Medical Association, and the Miami Dermatologic Society. She is also a member of the clinical faculty at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, where she teaches cosmetic procedures to dermatology residents.

Works and Publications
Dr. Mayoral is also a published author of numerous peer-reviewed articles regarding the benefits of radiofrequency-based cosmetic procedures for improving the appearance of wrinkled, aging skin. She became internationally recognized through her lectures and publications as an expert in this field.

Mayoral, F. A. (2013) Prospective, Multicenter Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of a Unique Radiofrequency Device for Moderate to Severe Hand Wrinkles. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Retrieved from: http://jddonline.com/articles/dermatology/S1545961613P0024X/1#close

Mayoral, F. A. (2007) Retrospective Analysis of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% for Treatment of Facial Vitiligo. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17679186

Mayoral, F. A. (2007) Skin Tightening with a Combined Unipolar and Bipolar Radiofrequency Device. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17373181

Mayoral, F. A. (2003) Repigmentation of Vitiligo with Pimecrolimus Cream: a Case Report. Dermatology (International Journal for Clinical and Investigative Dermatology), Basel, Switzerland. Retrieved from: http://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/73099

Media
Flor has been featured in several media outlets such as television, online and print regarding anti-aging natural remedies, preventive skin care, skin cancer, and cosmetic dermatology. She

Photography
In the late 1970's, Flor Mayoral found a passion for photography and nurtured that passion into an award winning photographer that has traveled the globe. Focusing on people, portraits, natural themes, aesthetics, architecture and urbanism, she has been featured in several exhibitions from Florida to Spain. Her influences include Imogen Cunningham and Jeff Wall.

Books

 * Mayoral, Flor. Art and Public Spaces: Concrete Footprints. Blurb Inc., 2014. Retrieved from: http://www.blurb.com/b/5175844-art-public-spaces

Awards and Honors

 * Kendall Camera Club (KCC) Annual Awards 2011. Best Photojournalistic Print: “Discarded Life”


 * Palm Beach Photographic Centre 15th Annual Juried Exhibition - 2011. ‘The Offering’, ‘Serenade’, ‘Agave Plant’


 * Palm Beach Photographic Centre 14th Annual Juried Exhibition - 2010. ‘No Way Out’


 * Kendall Camera Club (KCC) Awards - April 2010. Theme: Doorways and Entrances: Third place - “Some Rest for the Weary”


 * Kendall Camera Club (KCC) Annual Awards 2010. Most Artistic Print of the Year: “Ascent to light”, Best Street Photograph of the Year: “To Each his Own”


 * Palm Beach Photographic Centre 13th Annual Juried Exhibition – 2009: ‘Some Rest for the Weary’, ‘April Shower’, ‘To Each his Own’


 * Kendall Camera Club (KCC) Awards - February 2009. Theme: The Human Face - Best in Show: ‘Defiance’, Second Place: ‘Ebony Goddess’, Third Place: ‘Jimbo’


 * International Shutterbug Society ‘Best in Show’ Awards 2008-2009. Theme: Flowers or Plants - ‘Red Waterlily’, Theme: Palm Trees - ‘Primitive Crown’, Theme: Open - ‘Nowayout’, Theme: Streetlamps - ‘Streetlamp in silhouette’


 * Kendall Camera Club (KCC) Awards - December 2008. Theme: People at Play - Best in show - “Praying for an Ace”

Exhibitions
COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS

2014 ‘Ciudades de Mar’. Latin-American Art Pavilion, Red Dot Fair; Art Basel. Miami Beach, FL

2014 ‘In Focus 18th Annual Juried Exhibition’. Palm Beach Photographic Centre. West Palm Beach, FL v

2013 G&S Alternative Space. Hollywood, FL

2013 ‘Contemporary Photography’. Jorge Sori Fine Art. Coral Gables, FL

2011 ‘In Focus 15th Annual Juried Exhibition’. Palm Beach Photographic Centre. West Palm Beach, FL

2009 ‘Art Box’. Voices for Children Foundation. Miami FL

2007 ‘Tropical Colors’. Three Art Studio. Key Largo, FL

2006 ‘Encounter with Nature’. Luzma Gallery. Miami, FL SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2015 ‘Entre Dos Aguas: La Habana – Miami – Valencia’. Centro del Carmen, Consorcio de Museos de la Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.

2014 ‘Silence Project’ Installation in Wynwood, FL

2014 ‘Art & Public Spaces – Concrete Footprints’. TUB Gallery. Miami, FL

2013 ‘Pisa-Coral Gables: Ciudades Imaginadas | 2103’. Coral Gables Museum. Miami, FL

2011 ‘Peace Love World Does Art Basel’. Coral Gables, FL

2010 ‘Bird Road Art District Walk’. Aperture Studios. Miami, FL