Does steroid injections for Alopecia Areata cause bumps and infections? Especially on the beard?

There are a few potential medical treatments for alopecia areata, including steroid injections. In order to fully evaluate you and discuss the potential treatment options, an in-person evaluation is necessary. 

This requires an in-person evaluation to determine if you have an infection. Steroids shouldn't cause infections in the beard. If you have progressive disease, I suggest oral steroids, or considering DPCP. Please see an expert for an evaluation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

If
you are having bumps or feel you have an infection in your beard / scalp you
should see a hair transplant physician or dermatologist.  Patients typically benefit from steroid injections
for alopecia areata if the injections are done properly.  At times when the steroid injections are too
deep, it may cause lipodystrophy, which the skin may appear depressed on the
surface.