13.8. Sunscreens, camouflagers and photodamage
13.8.1. Sunscreen preparations and photodamage
13.8.1.2. Conditions associated with photodamage

Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist initiation by clinicians experienced in the management of actinic keratoses only in patients with large field actinic keratosis (>25cm2) when other topical treatments are contraindicated or less appropriate.

Restrictions:
- Restricted to use by Consultant Dermatologists for the treatment of actinic keratosis of mild to moderate intensity on the face and scalp (Olsen grade 1 to 2).
- Restricted to specialist use for the treatment of superficial and/or nodular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in adults unsuitable for surgical treatment due to possible treatment-related morbidity and/or poor cosmetic outcome.

Restrictions: Restricted to use by specialist dermatologists when other treatments are inappropriate or contra-indicated

Restrictions:
The treatment of clinically typical, nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic actinic keratoses on the face or scalp in immunocompetent adult patients is restricted to specialist initiation. The topical treatment of small superficial basal cell carcinoma is restricted to second line use by specialist dermatologists in adults where standard treatment with surgery or cryotherapy is contraindicated and fluorouracil is not appropriate.
Prescribing Notes:
For the use of imiquimod in genital and perianal warts, see section 13.7
13.8.1.1. Sunscreen preparations
Restrictions: ACBS restrictions apply to prescribing. See BNF for details.
Prescribing Notes:
This preparation has the protective effect of SPF 60.
Restrictions: ACBS restrictions apply to prescribing. See BNF for details.
Prescribing Notes:
This preparation may be useful for patients with intolerance to parabens or fragrances.
Other Anthelios preparations remain non-formulary.
Restrictions: ACBS restrictions apply to prescribing. See BNF for details.
Prescribing Notes:
This product is a UVB-SPF 30 preparation.