Despite its name, ringworm isn’t an infection caused by worms or a parasite. Rather, it’s an infection caused by fungi that can occur almost anywhere on your body, including your hands ...

Ringworm is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus - it has nothing to do with worms. It is contagious and can be itchy, but it is not painful or dangerous. The fungus is the same type that ...

You can get ringworm via contact with an infected person, contaminated soil, or an infected animal. You can also contract ringworm from contact with a contaminated object, such as shared gym ...

A Maryland woman contracted a severe case of ringworm after failing to wipe gym equipment before use. The infection, caused by a fungus thriving in hot and sweaty gym conditions, led to a lengthy ...