title: Non-ionizing radiation exposure causing ill-health and alopecia areata.
abstract: Three cases of occupational exposure to radio-frequency and microwave radiation were seen at the out-patient clinic, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. They presented with run-down symptoms of neck strain associated with throbbing headache, irritability, loss of appetite, fatigue, memory difficulties, and numbness of extremities. They also presented with alopecia areata which is felt to be causally linked to the radiation exposure.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Isa
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Noor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000506:Alopecia Areata / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011846:Radio Waves / Q000009:adverse effects*