Platelet Rich Plasma for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females, ages 18 and older * Diagnosed by a board-certified dermatologist with frontal fibrosing alopecia * Scalp biopsy consistent with frontal fibrosing alopecia diagnosis * Willing to use Head and Shoulders shampoo for the scalp while in study * Willing to abstain from over the counter and prescription hair/scalp products other than those supplied in the study * Willing to abstain from the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, aspirin, St, John's Wart, and high doses of Vitamin E supplementation for 4 weeks * Subjects must be capable of giving informed consent * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study * For women with reproductive potential, a willingness to use methods of contraception that will prevent the subject from becoming pregnant during the study. Adequate contraception methods include hormonal methods used for two or more menstrual cycles before screening (eg. oral contraceptive pills, contraceptive patch, or contraceptive vaginal ring), barrier methods (eg, contraceptive sponge, diaphragm in conjunction with contraceptive foam or jelly, or condom in conjunction with contraceptive foam or jelly), intrauterine methods (IUD), sterilization (eg, tubal ligation or a monogamous relationship with a vasectomized partner) and abstinence Exclusion Criteria: * Current immunosuppression * Oral treatment of FFA within the last 3 months (such as hydroxycholroquine, doxycycline, minocycline, acitretin, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine, prednisone, rituximab, and pioglitazone etc.) * History of other scalp/hair disease * Current chemotherapy or radiation * Propensity for keloids or hypertrophic scarring * Autoimmune disorders * Hematologic disorder or bleeding disorder * Platelet dysfunction * Use of anticoagulation therapy * Active malignancy * Use of intralesional or topical corticosteroids in the last 6 weeks * Scalp atrophy * Pregnant and/or breastfeeding * Allergy or intolerance to triamcinolone * Severe allergies manifested by a history of anaphylaxis, or history or presence of multiple severe allergies * Medical problems including HIV, connective tissue disorder, PCOS, or untreated thyroid disease * Any psychiatric or medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator will interfere with patient's ability to participate in the trial * Current use of tanning beds or any active tanning * Planned upcoming pregnancy