The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the standard diagnostic manual of the American Psychiatric Association, used to define middle age as 40â60, but as of Edition IV (1994) revised the definition upwards to 45â65.
Jock itch is the common fungal infection that occurs in the groin area. This infection is caused by the ringworm Tinea cruris and hence it is also called as âTinea of the groinâ. Sometimes, it can become intense causing reddish pink rashes on the groin area. Jock itch is one of the primary skin infections in men.
Jock itch is scientifically known as tinea cruris and is closely related to ringworm and Athleteâs foot, other types of tinea, a fungal infection. As with many fungal infections, the fungi behind jock itch thrives in sweaty areas of the body, as well as steamy or damp places such as showers, piles of clothes, wet towels etc.