The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma on Non-scarring Alopecia

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form 2. Must be female between the ages of 18 and 65 years at the time of consent 3. Must be able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements 4. Documented platelet count above 150,000 platelets per microliter within 6 months prior to enrollment Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous or current use in the last 1 year of finasteride, minoxidil topical or oral, or spironolactone 2. A diagnosis of non-androgenic alopecia (i.e: another diagnosis for the alopecia ) 3. No Baseline ferritin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, platelet count, and a negative urine pregnancy test in any pre-menopausal female in past 12 months. 4. Active skin disease (Psoriasis or severe seborrheic dermatitis) of the scalp 5. Scalp infection 6. Severe active blood infection 7. Cuts or abrasions on the scalp 8. History of surgical hair restoration 9. Current or recent malignancy 10. History of systemic chemotherapy or radiation 11. History of thyroid dysfunction 12. History of autoimmune disorder (specifically Graves disease, hashimoto thyroiditis, or systemic lupus erythematosus) 13. Tendency to develop keloids 14. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory or Vitamin E discontinued in the last 7-14 days 15. Platelet dysfunction syndrome 16. Thrombocytopenia less than 150,000 17. Diagnosis of hypofibrinogenemia 18. Anticipated pregnancy or trying to become pregnant in the next 2 years