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There are descriptions of medical wax applications as heat therapy for arthritis, myalgia and non-specific pain ( 16- 20), but these are all topical therapies applied to intact skin. Spectroscopy studies on in vivo human skin have revealed that the paraffin / base oil elements do not penetrate deeper than the stratum corneum layer ( 21- 25) and so have no direct tissue-related effects. Dedicated diabetes clinics have been placed in high traffic areas within the community. They are staffed by trained multidisciplinary teams capable of meeting all needs of persons with diabetes and there is a well-developed referral system mandating routine referral to tertiary care hospitals for specialist assessment ( 54). Additionally, the government of Trinidad & Tobago provides these services at no cost to all persons with diabetes ( 54). Therefore, the target population has affordable, unrestricted, easy access to these services. The diabetes clinics also coordinate educational campaigns and provide primary care services. Common applications for paraffin wax include lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles; dyed paraffin wax can be made into crayons. It is distinct from kerosene and other petroleum products that are sometimes called paraffin.The kind of wax that is sold in bulk for canning is a good candidate for wax play. Additives such as color, perfume, and stearic acid can increase the wax’s melting point and make it more difficult to work with. If you want to make your own wax, you’ll need to find a way to melt it. Soft candle” is the colloquial name given to container wax candles that were used for several decades in countries with inconsistent or unavailable electricity supply. Although this is no longer the case in most Caribbean urban communities, “soft candle” has persisted on the commercial market driven by a demand for its alleged healing properties.

Despite the focus on preventive strategies in Trinidad & Tobago, there has been no focus on the use of “soft candle”, although there are demonstrated ill effects. This suggests that our efforts are not yet optimized, especially since 63% of the “soft candle users” had HBA 1c readings >7% at presentation and 95% had unhealthy lifestyle habits.You can use an electric drill, or you can buy a drill press. If you’re using a press, make sure it has a large enough hole to accommodate the amount of wax you plan on using. For example, a 1/2-inch-diameter hole works well for 1-1/4-ounce balls, while a larger hole will work for 2-3-ounces balls. Paraffin wax is completely safe and beneficial for the skin and the body. Since it doesn’t need to be heated to a high temperature to melt, you don’t have to worry about burning your skin. Paraffin wax could cause an allergic reaction for people with sensitive skin. . Paraben-free, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and safe for all skin types. Is Vaseline a grease? Trinidadians used it to reduce swelling, boils and helps ease the pain from all the pus accumulated around the wound.

Paraffin and related base oils are derived as byproducts of petroleum distillation ( 46). During this process, alkylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may remain in these products and are potentially carcinogenic ( 46). These molecules may be released by vaporization and this is the basis behind suggestions that burning candles in enclosed spaces may increase lung malignancies ( 47). There have also been suggestions that topical exposure to paraffin, mineral oils and associated impurities may be carcinogenic to skin ( 46- 49). Scott et al ( 49) studied the skin lesions that resulted from chronic exposure to paraffin products. He described epitheliomas (paraffin workers’ cancers) that were areas of chronic indurated dermatitis with wart-like appearances. Notably, he reported malignant change arising in one of these lesions ( 49). Additionally, “soft candle users” had a significantly increased incidence of major amputations (13.3% vs 5.6%). This is extremely important considering the fact that major amputations lead to reduced quality of life, impaired functionality, depression, social morbidity and increased mortality ( 3, 6- 8). We have demonstrated that this practice is potentially harmful in its current form. We suggest that educational campaigns should be launched to combat this problem by making the patients aware of these potential ill effects. These campaigns should target middle-aged men with Type 2 diabetes. These men require special attention in any event because they tend to have poor metabolic control despite claims of compliance to therapy. These campaigns have been shown to be beneficial for positive behavior modification 55 that is important since the majority of these men had poor lifestyle habits. We defined two groups of patients. The control group included patients who sought medical attention after detecting a foot infection. The study group included patients who recognized their infection but voluntarily chose to utilize “soft candle” regimens. We excluded patients who voluntarily chose to use other forms of non-traditional treatment or sought no treatment at all.

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Likewise, how do you soften candle wax? Place a small amount of wax into a microwave-safe dish. Break the wax apart if possible; this will help control the temperature of the wax and distribute the heat more evenly. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat, in 30-second intervals, until the wax reaches the softness you prefer. The next choice is the feed, select your feedrate, for example a slower feed, allowing for finer manual control.

If the gearbox is not being serviced, lubrication points can only be reached. If you are using oil in the gears, it is recommended that you use a lubricant with a low viscosity (less than 1.0 g/cm³).Paraffin wax is a mixture of straight-chain hydrocarbons that are formed as by-products during petroleum distillation. At room temperature, paraffin wax exists in a solid state but its melting point varies widely depending on the ratio of component hydrocarbons ( 9). There are two types of paraffin wax described: low melt point paraffin has a melting point around 130°F and is used in container candles because it tends to be amorphous at room temperature; high melt point paraffin has a melting point >130°F and is used for pillar candles since it is harder. Because most candles contain both types, the melted wax should have a minimum temperature of 130°F. Additionally, paraffin has a specific heat capacity of 2.5 joules per gram kelvin ( 10), making it an excellent material to store heat. Application of any material at this temperature to living tissues will generate thermal tissue injury and impair healing. Although there was no consensus on the dosage and/or frequency of application, “soft candle” was applied in a similar manner by all users. Essentially, the candle is heated on an open flame until the wax melts, the hot wax is poured directly onto the wound and covered by a variety of dressings. These candles contain mixtures of paraffin, mineral oil, fragrances, dyes and other ingredients that vary by manufacturer. There are countless anecdotal reports in social media and internet-based resources touting the therapeutic benefits of “soft candle.” We do not contest claims that “soft candle” may have some yet to be elucidated mechanism of action that may prove beneficial, but we found no clinical data in medical literature to substantiate claims that it is useful to treat diabetic foot infections. You can run a G code program in either metric or imperial but Candle will only show millimeters in the ‘state’ readouts. There does not appear to be any way of changing this. A study in the Journal of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology found that scented paraffin candles do not pose any health risks to consumers. The study was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and was published in May 2012.