Whether or not you should cover a summer stitch wound depends on the specifics of the condition and cannot be generalized. If the stitches are removed and the surrounding skin is tender, it is usually important to cover them with sterile gauze for about 1 to 2 days. If the wound from the stitches is healing, it can be left uncovered. The main reason for covering a wound with gauze after stitches is to avoid bacteria from entering the wound and causing infection. You can leave it uncovered in summer if the wound is healing after stitches to keep the wound area kept dry and ventilated, which is good for wound healing. In general, head and face wounds take 4~5 days to heal; lower abdominal wounds take about 6~7 days to heal; limb wounds usually heal in 10~14 days. It is important to decide whether to wrap gauze or not based on the injured area, skin condition, recovery and other factors. For the treatment of stitch wounds in summer, it is recommended to go to the hospital and follow the doctor’s advice, and not to treat the wounds on your own in order to avoid causing infections.