Oral steroids come in pill ... used by people with arthritis for local pain relief. They can be either over-the-counter or prescription. Topical steroids may lead to: thin skin poor wound healing ...

remedies may include over-the-counter and prescription hydrocortisone creams, products made of colloidal oatmeal, natural aloe vera gels, cold packs, petroleum jelly, and oral antihistamines.