Dear Ladies
i have been using cream on my hands but have just started to develop peeling finger tips ( am on xeloda - third round) . Is there any effective treatment?

thanks
Linda

Try Avon Silicone Glove hand cream to protect the hands from further problems. Nurses seem to like it. Keep them overed with this. If it becomes inflamed you mayneed a stomger med. Ask your DR. You may also use topcal vitamin E ceam to help healing process.
Hugs

Lindaw,
Sorry to hear about your fingers peeling. I am also on xeloda w/ herceptin wkly since Feb. 04. I have hand/foot syndrome for the 2nd time. My onc has given me a break from xeloda both times, 6wks 1st time, 3 wks this time. He says it will get worse & come back quicker ea. time. He may lower my dose, will see him Thursday.
I have tried all types of creams and taking vitamin B6. Creams give temporary relief. Outer skin sloughs off once the peeling starts.
I have not tried the Avon cream that Christine mentioned.
Keep your onc informed and keep trying topical creams. Velva

Once the peeling started, I would keep a facial cleanser with tiny scrubbing beads by the sink.

Rubbing my hands with it once or twice a day, helped to keep my skin looking a little better.