Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a fungus, the same one that causes athlete's foot and scalp ringworm. The groin area is the perfect place for the fungi to grow and cause a fungal infection because it is moist, warm and dark.
The camshaft lift is the resultant net rise of the valve from its seat. The farther the valve rises from its seat the more airflow can be provided, which is generally more beneficial. Greater lift has some limitations.
Most cars use hydraulic valve lifters that rely on oil pressure to maintain a tight clearance between the camshaft and rocker arm. If the pressure isnt right, there is play between the lifters and the rest of the valvetrain, which causes a noticeable tap. Its possible that cold oil at startup may help pump up the lifters, but at normal temperatures the viscosity drops, and may be too thin to correctly work the lifters. As the oil breaks down after a few thousand miles it thickens, which eliminates the noise.