Caitlin Robinson's mother died from skin cancer, and her family says she's at risk for the disease.
Caitlin Robinson's mother died from skin cancer, and her
family says she's at risk for the disease. But officials at
Robinson's Worcester, England, school have banned the girl from
using sunblock sunblock Public health An opaque substance, usually formulated from zinc or titanium oxides, designed to completely prevent solar radiation from reaching the skin. See SPF rating. Cf Sunscreen. when she goes outside. They say other students may be
allergic al·ler·gic
adj.
1. Of, caused, or characterized by an allergy.
2. Having an allergy or exhibiting an allergic reaction to a substance.
allergic
pertaining to or caused by allergy. to the lotion lotion /lo·tion/ (lo´shun) a liquid suspension, solution, or emulsion for external application to the body.
lo·tion
n.
1. .
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