It also can soften dry and cracked skin A paraffin wax unit is a machine that heats and hold paraffin ax ,a type of wax used for candles Paraffins bath therapy applied for a 12 weeks duration seems to be effective ,both in reducing severity of eczema symptoms and improving Qol in patient with CHE you can remove paraffin wax in the same way as you remove candles wax from clothes -ait until cooled and dried ,gently scraps off the excess ,re-melt the wax with gentle heat under the iron and then dab at the effected area with a paer towel paraffin wax baths that allow you to immerse your hands, feets ,and elbows in hot wax are a great way to find relief