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Hair facts

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Amazing hair

Interesting facts about hair

  • Number of hairs on the head: approx. 100,000
  • Monthly hair growth: 1 cm
  • Total daily hair production: 30 m
  • Lifespan of hair: 2-6 years
  • Hair loss every day: 80-100

Did you know that…

  • Men’s hair grows faster than women’s hair.
  • Hair grows faster in warm weather.
  • Hair growth slows down with age.
  • Cutting or shaving does not affect hair growth.
  • Men’s hair is thicker than women’s hair.
  • The hair colour and the number of hairs decrease with age.

For healthy hair growth, the hair roots must be supplied with the nutrients they need. A sufficient supply to the organism should be ensured so that problems such as hair loss do not occur.

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Pantogar®, capsules, hard
Indications: Diffuse hair loss of unknown origin. Degenerative changes in the hair structure (stressed, thin, inelastic, brittle, lifeless, dull, colourless hair), hair damaged by sunlight or UV radiation. Prevention of greying of the hair. Nail growth disorder (brittle, cracked and inelastic nails).*

** For risks and side effects please read package inserts and ask your physician or pharmacist.
Last revision of the text:  August 2024

Pantogar® vegan capsules (food supplement), hard
Pantogar® vegan capsules should be used under medical supervision. Not suitable as the sole source of nutrition. Intended for the dietary management of diffuse hair loss in women. Recommended intake: 3 capsules daily with sufficient liquid.*

Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, 60048 Frankfurt**

*This is a summary of all indications granted in different countries of the EU. Please respect your local package insert and indications

**Market authorisation holder may be different for single countries