What Hygiene Was Like for Medieval European Royals

[post_page_title]A solution for baldness that’s worse than the problem[/post_page_title]

We’re guessing that baldness is a problem that has worried men for a very, very long time. Unfortunately for most men throughout history, Rogaine and pricey hair transplants wouldn’t be around until the 20th century.

A solution for baldness that’s worse than the problem

Instead, men of all classes – yes, even royals – were told to combine potassium salts with, um, chicken droppings and rub that on their heads. Not grossed out yet? Hair removal was also a thing in the Middle Ages, with people applying a paste of eggs, vinegar, and cat dung over the problematic area. What a time to be alive!

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