| Fissure of the nipple | |
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| Other names | Jogger's nipple, Surfer's nipple |
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| 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]
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[edit]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.
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