Iv seen progress before by keeping lips moist.. It just improves symptoms and makes ec more manageable... It doesn't get to the root cause and cure ec... It's not rocket Science don't keep your lips dry similar to eczema or it crusts to much and the skin is chronically inflamed and cracks... Sirpies and a few others tried moist treatment for several months with no success.. Still please keep us informed and I do wish you the best it's a forum it's good that we have difference in thoughts and treatments.. Regards...