May one apply oil to a wound on Shabbat, and what are the restrictions on wound dressings?

ShabbatMedical Treatment

Synopsis

One may remove scabs and apply oil to a wound (but not fat/milk which melts). Oil and hot water mixed together may not be placed on the wound but may be placed near it so they run into it. Dry, new cloths may be placed on a wound (to prevent chafing), but old cloths (which are medicinal) may not — unless they were already on the wound.

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