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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. The issue is also commonly seen in surfers who do not wear rash guards or wetsuits.

References

Mailler, E.A.; Adams, B.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. S2CID 29112101.
Iain Brown. "Surfer's Nipple". SurfersNipple.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2023.

Classification	D ICD-10: N64.0, O92.1 ICD-9-CM: 611.2

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Elevated	Burn Hyperthermia Heat syncope
Reduced	Hypothermia Immersion foot syndromes Trench foot Tropical immersion foot Warm water immersion foot Non-freezing cold injury Chilblains Frostbite Aerosol burn Cold intolerance Acrocyanosis Erythrocyanosis crurum

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Dermatosis neglecta
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Pseudoverrucous papules and nodules
Sclerosing lymphangitis
Tropical anhidrotic asthenia
UV-sensitive syndrome
environmental skin conditions
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frictional/traumatic/sports
Uranium dermatosis
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