Hi cotton mouth. My lips get really inflamed when I put anything on. Been doc this morning they have taken a swab and then see where I go from there. I am just gonna try to leave alone method. Very dry and flaky at the minute. I'm going to eat healthy lots of exercise and water. I think it must be a problem on the inside coming out. Best of luck let me know. Try and leave them alone for a bit. I like it better when I have nothing on my lips. Aquaphor feels nice and smooth but I'm not sure it fixes