Which paraffin therapy step is correctly described?

Which paraffin therapy step is correctly described?

• A. Dip with fingers apart and pull out and let paraffin turn opaque and repeat 6-10 times
• B. Wrap hand in plastic bag/mitt and elevate for 60 minutes
• C. Leave paraffin on skin for 60 minutes
• D. Apply to the face

Answer: (A)

Paraffin therapy for the hands hinges on building a thick, heated layer by repeatedly dipping the hand into melted wax with the fingers spread and then withdrawing. This dipping-with-spread technique lets the wax grab and layer, and you know you’ve reached a usable thickness when the coating turns opaque. Repeating the dip 6–10 times creates a substantial insulating layer that will hold heat when wrapped. After building the layer, the hand is wrapped in a plastic bag or mitten and elevated for a short period to maximize heat retention, typically about 15–20 minutes. Leaving paraffin on for 60 minutes is too long, and applying it to the face isn't part of the standard hand therapy steps.

Paraffin therapy for the hands hinges on building a thick, heated layer by repeatedly dipping the hand into melted wax with the fingers spread and then withdrawing. This dipping-with-spread technique lets the wax grab and layer, and you know you’ve reached a usable thickness when the coating turns opaque. Repeating the dip 6–10 times creates a substantial insulating layer that will hold heat when wrapped. After building the layer, the hand is wrapped in a plastic bag or mitten and elevated for a short period to maximize heat retention, typically about 15–20 minutes. Leaving paraffin on for 60 minutes is too long, and applying it to the face isn't part of the standard hand therapy steps.