These should be changed daily and laundered in soapy water. Before shaving, wash face with an antibacterial soap. After shaving, apply alcohol to the affected area. Then rub in antibacterial cream. Immerse razors in alcohol between shaves, and do not share razors.
Carbuncles are staph abscesses that are larger and deeper than boils.
These growths can be identified from their characteristic appearance on the face, scalp, buttocks, or underarms. They can be extremely painful. When they occur on the eyelid, they are called sties. Carbuncles usually have several heads from which they drain, and are found on the neck, back, and thighs. They will often go away by themselves after several days.