soak a flannel in warm water and hold it against the boil for 10 minutes 4 times a day

clean the area around the boil with antibacterial soap if pus comes out

cover the area with a dressing or gauze until it heals

bathe or shower every day and wash your hands regularly

take paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease the pain

wash your towels and bedding at least once a week at a high temperature