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Article: NATHANIEL: LITTLE BOY SUNSHINE WOULD KILL; Agonising allergy causes blisters and skin cancer.(News)

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June 4, 1999
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A SUNNY day is a nightmare to little Nathaniel Spittles.

He is trapped in a twilight world where summer spells suffering.

The four-year-old has a rare genetic disease. Exposure to the sun's rays leave him in agony and can lead to skin cancer.

Even winter brings no relief. The sun reflecting on snow can be just as dangerous.

When he goes out ...

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