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Life feels better when you’re comfortable in your skin.

Effective, non-invasive, steroid-free medical treatment for psoriasis, eczema, & other inflammatory skin diseases. Courtenay, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach. 100% Covered by MSP; no referral required.

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Safe, non-invasive UVB treatment

Overseen by experienced physicians

100% covered by MSP; no referral required

Drug and steroid
free

Skin First Phototherapy Clinics

If you have an inflammatory skin condition like psoriasis, eczema or pruritis (itchy skin), you know how difficult it is to find lasting relief from discomfort, itching, and painful skin. You may have tried many treatments already, including topicals, injections, and pills, only to have recurring flare-ups.

At Skin First Phototherapy Clinics, we offer narrowband UVB phototherapy: a safe, effective and convenient treatment modality for managing these and many other less common skin conditions like vitiligo, lichen planus, skin lymphoma (mycosis fungoides), polymorphic light eruption, generalized granuloma annulare, pityriasis rosea and pityriasis lichenoides. Narrowband UVB treatment reduces inflammation and prevents skin cells from growing too quickly.

Who is phototherapy for?

Phototherapy can be used by most people, young and old and everybody in between. Skin conditions know no age, race or gender and phototherapy can help.

While it may feel like a cosmetic procedure, the reality is that narrowband UVB treatment is covered 100% by MSP and is proven to bring relief from some of the most stubborn skin conditions.

This time-tested, clinically proven treatment protocol is prescribed by our physicians and delivered by trained staff. We have multiple locations on Vancouver Island and each one offers a welcoming, professional atmosphere for your treatments.

The clinics are overseen by Dr Paul Herselman and Dr Louis Huisamen, family physician specialists with a focus in skin disorders.

Getting started is easy.

Get relief in four easy steps:

STEP 1

Fill out the intake form.

Take the first step in the process by filling our intake form and questionnaire. It only takes minutes.

STEP 2

Consultation with one of our doctors.

You will meet a doctor to go over your condition and will be given a treatment schedule.

STEP 3

Arrive at the clinic for your treatment.

After setting up your appointment schedule at one of our clinics, just arrive on the day to receive your treatment.

STEP 4

Return for follow up visits as prescribed.

In consultation with the technician and physician, you will be advised of a maintenance schedule.
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What our clients say

“Highly professional and knowledgeable”

Dr. Paul Herselman is a highly professional and knowledgeable physician who not only expertly diagnosed my skin issue but also took the time to explain it to me in a friendly and understandable manner.

5
J. Warchol

“My condition has improved by 95%”

I was completely covered in a painful full-body rash that had persisted for months. My condition has improved by 95%. I can’t express how grateful I am to this amazing team of professionals who gave me my quality of life back.

5
Adam Little

About Skin First Clinics

There are four Skin First Phototherapy clinics on Vancouver Island: in Courtenay, Qualicum beach, Campbell River, and Port Alberni.

We offer a warm welcome to patients suffering from the discomfort and annoyance of chronic inflammatory skin conditions—and an effective treatment that will help manage the symptoms and flare-ups of psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and other skin conditions.

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