Jogger's nipple

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"Jogger's nipple" (more correctly known as a fissure of the nipple) is the name applied to a condition of soreness, dryness or irritation to, or bleeding of, one or both nipples during and or following running or other physical exercise. This condition is also experienced by surfers who do not wear rash guards.

1 Cause
2 Prevention
3 Other Names
4 External links

[edit] Cause

Jogger's nipple is caused by friction from the repeated rubbing of a t-shirt or other upper body clothing against the nipples during a prolonged period of exercise.

The condition is suffered mainly by runners. Long-distance runners are especially prone, because they are exposed to the friction on the nipple for the greatest period of time.

[edit] Prevention

The condition is easily preventable, such as by sticking a small Band-Aid (or other small adhesive bandage) over each nipple before the commencement of exercise, to act as a barrier between skin and cloth, or applying petroleum jelly to the area prior to exercise to prevent chafing. There are also specialized products such as NipGuards and Corn Cushions available to prevent the condition.

[edit] Other Names

Jogger's Nipple is also known as Runner's Nipple, and Weightlifter's Nipple. There are similar colloquial terms for almost any activity that can result in the condition.