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1 Steroids include drugs such as prednisone, dexamethasone and hydrocortisone. These anti-inflammatory medications are typically used for only short periods so side effects are minimized.  Prednisone works as an anti-inflammatory by reducing the swelling and redness of skin.
Other relatively safe anti-inflammatory drugs might include N-acetylcysteine (NAC), co-enzyme Q10, curcumin (a plant extract related to turmeric), and possibly statins and minocycline. The next group, with more potential side effects, might include NSAIDs such as the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib and aspirin.