'alopecist' originates from the Greek word 'alopekia', where 'alopex' meant 'fox', referring to the loss of hair similar to a fox shedding its fur.

'alopekia' transformed into the Latin word 'alopecia', and eventually became the modern English word 'alopecist'.

Initially, it referred to the condition of hair loss, but over time it evolved to denote a specialist in treating this condition.