I just think it sounds like a somewhat resonable conclusion, and it might still be that case for some people. And I think it's perfectly fine to at least think about this conclusion, especially when you read posts like the one from sillylips saying that there are people who have had EC for many years and suddenly it just goes away. I wasn't trying to give false information or to get in your way of proving that leaving the lips do their thing will eventually heal them. I'm trying that myself! :-)