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Fissures generally develop on the mucus membrane of the skin. Vaginal fissures are genital fissures that develop in the delicate lining of the vagina. Abrasions or tears in the vaginal lining are very common as this area is especially sensitive to a number of factors.Vaginal fissuring can occur on the labia and the surrounding areas (internal and external vaginal fissures).issures generally develop on the mucus membrane of the skin. Vaginal fissures are genital fissures that develop in the delicate lining of the vagina. Abrasions or tears in the vaginal lining are very common as this area is especially sensitive to a number of factors.
Anal fissure. A small cut or tear in the tissue lining the anus similar to the cracks that occur in chapped lips or a paper cut. Fissures are often caused by passing a large, hard stool and can be painful. Colitis. Inflammation of the colon. Among the more common causes are infections or inflammatory bowel disease. Angiodysplasia. A condition in which fragile, abnormal blood vessels lead to bleeding. Peptic ulcers.