Does minoxidil cure hair loss? How long should I use it? Oral or topical, which is better?

[anna-lee-7]

I have used 5% minoxidil for a few months, but I still don't see any effect.

 

[johnnybravo9000]

Twice a day ? Or once? Anything else? How much applied and where? Age? Lotta factors to take into consideration!