My bottom lip has been forming scabs and peeling for over a month now (possibly Exfoliative Cheilitis). I believe that my lips are cut because I peeled them when they were very dry and flaky due to excessive licking. I do not have any symptoms of candida and my diet has been pretty low in sugars, grains, and yeast.

If I keep these scabs on as long as possible, will my lips eventually heal? Also, has anyone else successfully kept their scabs on until they are TRULY ready to come off?