Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain is seems that severely chapped lips that are peeling and are red and painful can be due to a condition known as Exfoliative Chelitis.. Exfoliative Chelitis is a condition in which there is continuous peeling of the lips leading to appearance of dry, damaged and flaky lips.. It commonly occurs due to habit like lip biting, lip licking, lip sucking etc.. Other causes can be mouth breathing, bacterial and fungal infections.. But for confirmation of the cause you need to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination and if needed evaluate you for infections as well as do a biopsy for confirmation.. In case of Exfoliative Chelitis you can be advised to apply a thick coat of Petroleum jelly over the lips.. You can also apply beeswax containing lip balm frequently throughout the day.. You can also apply Tacrolimus and Marigold containing ointments.. You should avoid licking, sucking or biting the lips.. Drink plenty of water. You should do cool compresses over the lips to reduce inflammation.. In case of Bacterial or Fungal infection antibiotics or antifungal medicines can be given accordingly... Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.