In the News – Hair Loss Treatments Throughout History

Snippet from the article:

Some men—and women—believe that receding hairlines, thinning manes and smooth craniums lend an air of dignity. For those who don’t, there have always been plenty of baldness treatment and prevention options available, albeit with highly variable levels of effectiveness. Find out about some of the weird and wacky ways people have attempted to curb or conceal their hair loss over the centuries.

Read the rest — 9 Bizarre Baldness Cures

It would probably be impossible to compile a complete list of every crazy hair loss “cure” sold over time, but the article lists treatments from ancient Egyptians and Greeks, plus briefly mentions the history of toupees, snake oils, and teas. And for the curious, there’s even a photo of an old hair plug surgery (which is quite different from today’s standards and results).