Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Fissure of nippleUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewFissure of nipple refers to dry, sore, irritated, or cracked nipples. This typically occurs in runners and surfers, from chafing against clothing or the surfboard. It also occurs in women who are breast-feeding.TreatmentsA purified lanolin or a hydrogel dressing can soothe cracked nipples and help them retain moisture. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use