Fissure of the nipple

Fissure of the nipple
Fissure of the nipple
Other names	Jogger's nipple, Surfer's nipple
	An irritated nipple, or jogger's nipple, acquired by a man while riding a bike on a warm day.
Specialty	Dermatology
Causes	Chafing during physical exercise
Prevention	Running shirtless, Nipple patches, Sports bras
Treatment	Petroleum jelly
Frequency	2–16% of runners

Fissure of the nipple, colloquially referred to as jogger's nipple, is a condition that is the result of chafing of one or both nipples. This can occur in both men and women during physical exercise such as long-distance running where there is prolonged friction between the nipple and clothing.^[1] The issue is also commonly seen in surfers who do not wear rash guards or wetsuits.^[2]

References[edit]

^ Mailler, E.; Adams, B. (August 2004). "The Wear and Tear of 26.2: Dermatological Injuries Reported on Marathon Day". British Journal of Sports Medicine. 38 (4): 498–501. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2004.011874. PMC 1724877. PMID 15273194.
^ Iain Brown. "Surfer's Nipple". SurfersNipple.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2023.

This cutaneous condition article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

[1] Mailler, E.; Adams, B. (August 2004). "The Wear and Tear of 26.2: Dermatological Injuries Reported on Marathon Day". British Journal of Sports Medicine. 38 (4): 498–501. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2004.011874. PMC 1724877. PMID 15273194.

[surfers-2] Iain Brown. "Surfer's Nipple". SurfersNipple.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2023.

[1]

[2]

v t e Breastfeeding
Anatomy, physiology and immunology	Anti inflammatory agents in breast milk Areola Areolar gland (gland of Montgomery) Breast Breast anatomy Breast crawl Breast milk Breastfeeding and medications Dysphoric milk ejection reflex Frenulum of tongue Galactose Human milk oligosaccharide Hypothalamic–pituitary–prolactin axis Latching on Lactation suppression Lactiferous duct Lactose Milk Overactive let-down Oxytocin Passive immunity Prolactin Prolactin modulator Colostrum Lactation Nipple Mammary gland Mammary alveoli Mammary lobule
Disorders and difficulties	Blocked milk duct Breastfeeding difficulties Breast engorgement Low milk supply Fissure of the nipple Inverted nipple Cracked nipple Mastitis Milk blister (milk bleb) Nipple vasospasm Neonatal jaundice Nipple pain in breastfeeding Breastfeeding infertility Breastfeeding and HIV Prolactinoma Breastfeeding and mental health
Culture and support	Breastfeeding advocacy Breastfeeding in art Breastfeeding in Islam Breastfeeding in public Breastfeeding in the United States Breastfeeding organizations Breastfeeding promotion Child's Right to Nurse Act Diana West (lactation consultant) History and culture of breastfeeding Human-animal breastfeeding Human milk bank Human milk banking in North America International Breastfeeding Symbol Jack Newman (doctor) International Breast Milk Project La Leche League Lactation room Lactivism Mothers' rights Pat Shelly Amy Spangler Mary Rose Tully World Breastfeeding Week
Roles	Doula Midwifery Lactation consultant Lactation counselor List of breastfeeding activists Wet nurse
Equipment used with breastfeeding	Breast pump Nipple shield Nursing bra Nursing chair Supplemental nursing system
Other topics	Baby-led weaning Weaning Extended breastfeeding Nipple confusion Breastfeeding and fertility Breastfeeding and medications Breastfeeding contraindications Breastfeeding and mental health

See also[edit]

References[edit]