Fissure of Nipple: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction to Nipple Fissures A fissure of the nipple is a painful, linear laceration or cleavage in the delicate epidermis of the nipple and the surrounding areola. While these structural defects can occasionally occur in athletes or individuals with specific dermatological conditions, they are overwhelmingly associated with the early weeks of breastfeeding. For a … Read more