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!!