>>Who has used that Dimple Ring thing? Is it for these kinds of
cracks/nipples?  I do think that a lot of maintaining bf with this kind of
crack depends on the mom--and some good TLC from family and support people.
But what do YOU all do as a way to handle this kind of nipple wound?<<

I have a dimple ring on hand, and I've used one once before. They are meant
to help keep a dimple open long enough to dry--- dimples being similar to an
inversion of the tip of the nipple only upon itself.  A dimple ring might
hold the nipple out--- is keeping the nipple out long enough to dry a problem
here?

This is a tough case to sleuth without seeing.  If moisture can be ruled out,
I would wonder if there is an infection of yeast or bacteria preventing
healing.  If so, a topical antifungal or antibacterial ointment applied after
drying might help the process along. I am assuming that this type of trauma
did not occur with babies #1 and #2, and so I am reluctant to blame the
inversion itself, and lean towards secondary issues.

Looking forward to hearing more on this case!

-Lisa Marasco, BA, LLLL, IBCLC