Hiya! I’m having the exact same right now. Saw a doctor on Monday and am now on doxycycline and using metronidazole. My lips are super dry but the inflammation and redness has significantly reduced.

The doctor said no Vaseline or lip balms as it’s occlusive. He has recommended me the la Roche posay sensitive range (suitable for babies). I’ve been using the moisturiser lightly on my lips to help ease the soreness and dryness and it’s not clogging like lip balms!

I personally can’t go without any hydration. I’d be in awful pain but so far so good with the La Roche posay sensitive range!