Hi there belfie, I thought of you today when my hands were sore, inflamed/swollen and ITCHY!!! I soaked some oats and then put my hands in the mixture and it was heaven! I put the mix in the fridge and I have just done it again... The mix is even better cold. It really takes the redness out and the swelling and I can just move my hands so much more now. Just something for you to try Happy easter.