Getting warm-- sign of infection, Jed. Mentioned in the OP.
The potato gauze makes me think of a poultice like Outlaw Josie Wales. Mastitis (inflammation of a milk duct, and a not uncommon problem after birth) can be treated with a poultice. I think potato was one of a couple ingredients...
I've heard of melting through, too, like for a blood blister beneath the nail.
Never heard of a DIY magnetic metal extraction, only hospitals. Resourceful? What kind of magnet did you use?
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