I hear ya. It's not really a hassle though. Most people have to wear some sort of lip balm, just ask em. Especially people with dry skin. I decided to stop wishing and just get on with it. Everyone is different, just gotta accept yourself. You are how you are until you're not, ya know.
My doctors say I have E.C. I told him to prescribe it to me because I had researched it. It's a harmless cream. Not a steroid or anything like that. Look it up. Epiceram.com is still up I think. It helps to repair your natural skin barrier by supplying your tissue with ceramides and other goodies.