In my opinion, unless someone has had a comprehensive review of their story, a full examination of their scalp including use of dermoscopy and had blood tests, they have not yet begun to properly investigate their hair loss. One can not really bypass these steps. If my car was making strange, strange noises and blowing black smoke out the back and front, I would likely be told to get a car mechanic to check it over. The fact that I tried to fix it myself by changing the tires, and adding new windshield washing fluid would not alter that opinion. Seek an expert. You dont need to worry about what blood tests tests and you don't need to worry about how to tell the cause just like I don't need to worry about what tests to ask the mechanic to perform. An expert will guide you and explain results to you.