What can inhibit wound healing and cause photosensitivity when combined with vitamins or hormones?

Corticosteroids can inhibit wound healing due to their anti-inflammatory properties, which can interfere with the normal regenerative processes of the skin and underlying tissues. When the inflammation is suppressed, the body may not respond adequately to injury, slowing down the healing process. Additionally, corticosteroids can lead to skin thinning and other changes that make the skin more susceptible to damage and less capable of repair.

Furthermore, when corticosteroids are combined with certain vitamins or hormones, they can cause photosensitivity, leading to an increased risk of skin reactions upon exposure to sunlight. This combination can disrupt normal skin function and exacerbate sensitivity to UV rays, making patients more prone to photodamage.

In contrast, while NSAIDs can also have effects on healing, their primary mechanism focuses on pain relief and inflammation control rather than significantly inhibiting the healing process in the way corticosteroids do. Blood thinners primarily affect the clotting process and may not directly impact wound healing or promote photosensitivity when combined with vitamins or hormones. Hormone therapy, on its own, does not have a well-established link to inhibiting wound healing or causing photosensitivity in this context.