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The more moist the environment, the better for healing. In fact, keep the area moisturized with an ointment like Vaseline or Aquaphor during the healing process. Good luck!
Hello WinnerL, This is a great question. The humidity should not have any negative impact on your wound. The key is local wound care removing any crusts or scabs followed by placement of ointment several times a day to keep the area moist. Good luck, Dr. Shadfar
Even though many people think you want to dry out a wound to heal it, quite the opposite is true. Moisture and emollients help wounds heal faster and help avoid bad scarring. So if you have a lot of moisture this will actually be a positive result. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."