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 from 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. However, it is not only suffered by sports people; the inside of a badge, or a logo on normal items of clothing can also cause the friction which results in this condition.
[edit]Prevention
The condition is easily preventable. Viable methods include:
- Simply running shirtless whenever weather permits.
- Sticking a small bandage or surgical tape over each nipple before the commencement of exercise, to act as a barrier between skin and cloth.
- If the skin is already damaged, apply a pure lanolin product (e.g. Lansinoh) to the area prior to exercise to prevent chafing. If the skin is not damaged a barrier product (e.g. Vaseline). These products do not allow air to circulate around damaged skin so can prevent healing if used over a period of time.
- Using specialized products available to prevent the condition such as rash guards.
Long story short you need to put bandaids on those puppies (nips) to keep them safe. Trust me IT HURTS!!!!
Stay classy & keep those nips intact!
M.