Ah, after re-reading your post, I noticed you also mentioned white goo. That would definitely suggest yeast infection (aka oral thrush). It's not out of the question that bacteria can thrive on the EC environment.
A few questions:
Do you recall which color discharge came first? Any reason to suspect catching a yeast infection from someone?
Have you been tested for Candida or changed your diet accordingly? Can you tell us which treatments failed for you when you have a chance?
And finally, do you recall any serious emotional trauma before you noticed your lips peeling? Any major stress or panic attacks?