a moist heat is better than a dry heat. go to a beauty supply store and buy a big piece of that scented wax, you can use a cheap crock pot to melt it in, get it to the hottest temp your hands can take. dip a hand in the melted wax, withdraw it, wait few seconds and dip it again. then put on a pairt of gloves to keep the heat in, leave for about 20 minutes, take the glove off and just peel the wax off (it comes off easily), put it back in the crockpot so u don't waste the wax. you can unplug the crockpot and store with lid on and re-use any time. this not only helps the arthritis but conditions the skin as well. you can purchase a whole set at the beauty supply store that includes the heating pot and wax & hand cream etc but
it's more expensive that way. hope this helps yall.
donna - barber/hairdresser