What is the scientific explanation behind epilation (hair loss) of the victims of the 1945 atomic bombs?

Not really sure about the date :P But all the same, the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs.





If possible, what is the scientific explanation behind this form of suffering of the victims, and also of skin peeling and development of cancers?What is the scientific explanation behind epilation (hair loss) of the victims of the 1945 atomic bombs?
In living organisms, several phenomena, including chemotherapy and radiation have the potential to interrupt rapidly dividing cells. This characteristic has long been exploited for the benefit of mankind through the use of anti-cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment which targets rapidly proliferating pathogenic cancer cells.





One of the most proliferative populations of healthy cells in the human body is that which produces scalp hair. Scalp hair follicles can be sensitive to insult of various kinds including inflammation, infection, chemotherapy and --- radiation.





In August 1945, the explosive release of radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki caused disastrous physiologic effects in the victim population. Among the signs and symptoms observed, hair loss occurred in those acutely irradiated.





Geno Marcovici, Ph.D.


Chief Scientific Officer


HairGenesis


www.hairgenesis.comWhat is the scientific explanation behind epilation (hair loss) of the victims of the 1945 atomic bombs?
Any source of DNA damages influence mostly to cells actively working. To dividing cells, for example. So, you can find information about hairs grows. It is clue for understanding of the situation.