Hi,
I am looking for any advice that anyone may have had with the same experience. 3 months ago, my lips became extremely dry and cracked, to the point that they would bleed. After a few weeks, the whole area around my mouth became red and my lips were very swollen and sore. The doctor did a swab which showed a staph infection. I had 4 lots of antibiotics which cleared the infection, but the dry and peeling lips (and the corners of my mouth) remained. Fast forward a few weeks and I now have cold sores on my lips. I have no doubt the cold sores have occurred as a result of a weakened immune system post antibiotics. I just don't know what to do about my lips. I have had blood tests for iron, B12, gluten, etc and they have all been fine. Can anyone offer advice? I am at my wits end!!