The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. This is a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effect of autologous platelet rich plasma in subjects with moderate androgenetic alopecia. Approximately 30 subjects will be randomized into the study. The study is designed as an 18-month study consisting of 2 phases. This study was a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of this procedure. Subjects currently living in the Chicago metropolitan area and meet inclusion/exclusion criteria will be considered for enrollment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
intradermal injections of platelet rich plasma to an area of alopecia
intradermal injections to an area of alopecia
Clinical change of androgenetic alopecia, as determined by scoring photographs
Time frame: Baseline to 6 months
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