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 Causes : There would be recurrent itching in the groin area when the type of fungus (Tinea cruris) develops there. It occurs very often in men and boys and it also causes ringworm and athleteâs foot. Presence of moisture is the main cause for getting jock itch. It may develop on the groin folds.
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.