Re: Hair Loss Problem

[Ron_Dobey_at_MU-EHS-PO1@ext.missouri.edu]

        Does this person have some hereditary condition.  Several factors 
     can contribute to hair loss, radiation and chemotherapy for cancer, 
     chemical exposures, hormonal imbalances, etc.  Unless this person has 
     received large doses of radiation, my guess is that its not related to 
     the radioactive materials they're working with!
     
     Ron Dobey, CHP
     University of Missouri-Columbia
     
     Standard disclaimers...yak, yak, yak!


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Subject: Hair Loss Problem
Author:  radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu at internet-ext
Date:    10/4/96 3:12 PM


Radsafers,
 An associate at our university called me today with a problem.
This person has been working with micro/milli curie amounts of P-32 for 
the last couple of months, and during this same time period has noticed an 
increase in hair loss.  Apparently the hair loss is far greater than one 
would reasonably expect to occur from normal hair washing and showering 
activities. Have any of you experienced a similar situation?  I welcome 
all comments and assistance.  Thank you.
     
Mitch Belanger
Radiation Safety Officer
GaState University
     
safmjb@panter.gsu.edu