I tried treating it with blistex but
the remained chapped. As a result
of my chapped
lips I believe I received an infection that must have occurred when my cracked lips encountered some virus or bacteria. I have redness around my mouth, irritation (itching), occasional minor swelling, and dry lips. I went to emergency room when it first started. Thinking it was an allergic reaction, the doctor gave me a shot or benedryl and a hot of cordisone to relieve swelling.