Re: Hello,Immune System, and Mycobacteria

Hey everyone,

I want to reply to all of you on this one post. I've suffered from EC all throughout my high school years, and my lips always appeared "normal" because I would constantly peel them. Heading off to college soon, I've realized that I can't live like this anymore and have to make a change.

I think the only way to cure this is to let the skin crust over and let it heal on its own. I know, it's painful and much more difficult than it seems, but having unsightly lips will only be temporary. The body is designed to heal itself, but it can only do so if you allow it.

I'm close to the end of my second week of healing and although my lips are really f***ing nasty to look at/ hard to eat and talk with, they are healing. Patience is a virtue. The pain experienced now will pay off, I know it.