I've had angular cheilitis for about 2 months. I'm in high school and it's really hard, because people always ask me what it is. I thought i was herpes too, but i've done a ton of research and i've learned that it's just because it's cold outside and i drool during my sleep. I put vaseline on my lips, and i also use a lot of other items such as shea butter and olive oil. I also have used aloe vera and hydro-cortisone. I used to only have the sores one side of my mouth, but now it's on the other side too. They don't really hurt but i pick at them a lot so they bleed. They look a ton better today because i put a ton of stuff on them including the palmolive. I just hope it goes away soon.