Causes of Ringworm, Home Remedies to Treat Ringworm June 29th, 2008 Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. It’s name is a bit of a confusion as it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the red ring that can appear on an infected person’s skin. Ringworm is also called Tinea. Causes of Ringworm Ringworm can be passed from one person to the other by direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact
