Some guy on /r/askreddit said powdered wigs began as a response to syphilis hair loss in the 18th century. Is this true?

by Vladith

Given that it's /r/askreddit, I'm inclined to think not.

Searocksandtrees

hi! addition info is more than welcome, but you may be interested in this earlier post

and perhaps these, which continue the story of the popularity of powdered wigs