Paraffin wax baths: Any recommendations?

I can’t seem to find any clear instructions on how to properly do a paraffin wax hand bath, and since I'm dealing with arthritis, I really need to get this right. Could someone please tell me what temperature I should be heating the wax to? Also, am I supposed to wear gloves immediately after the soak, or not? And how long should I actually keep my hands submerged in the wax? Thanks.

You basically use solid paraffin wax that you heat up to about 140°F.
Just keep your hands submerged for about 10 to 15 minutes, or honestly, just as long as the warmth feels good to you.
In a professional physical therapy clinic, they keep the temperature perfectly steady, but when you're doing this at home, the wax will eventually cool down and harden, so you'll have to adjust how often you run the treatment accordingly.

Solid paraffin wax
http://www.amazon.com/index.php?route=p...roduct_id=1299

Is that some special kind of paraffin, or just the standard stuff used for making candles?

Actually, I was just thinking—it might be better to melt down some beeswax and dip them in that instead. Sure, it’s the pricier option, but it feels like the healthier way to go. 🤷

Thanks for all the replies. I haven't actually tried it yet, but I’m looking into it because my arthritis has been acting up lately. I am a bit confused, though... what exactly is the difference between liquid paraffin and solid paraffin? It looks like a kilo of the liquid stuff runs about $13 while the solid version is closer to $27. If anyone could clarify the difference for me, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

I’m thinking the main difference between liquid and solid paraffin comes down to the number of carbon atoms in the chain, which is why they have such different properties—like their melting points and how they hold heat.
As for why physical therapists specifically go for the solid stuff... honestly, I'm not entirely sure.

So, I ended up buying the liquid version because they were out of the solid stuff. I followed all the instructions to a T, really did everything by the book, but the liquid just won't set. It barely even dries out. To make matters worse, NOBODY at the CVS pharmacy could give me a straight answer on which one I should actually be using for my arthritis.

Look, I told you before—you really should be using solid paraffin wax. I included the link so you can grab some easily online.

I gave Kemig a call, and apparently, they don't carry the solid version either. They explained that the difference comes down to how it’s manufactured, I suppose. So, I just went ahead and picked up the liquid one since it was the closest thing available near my temporary residence. I'll stick with this for now, then hunt down the solid stuff later on.