Ringworm causes your skin to have a red and itchy patch ... commonly called jock itch), scalp (tinea capitis), and beard (tinea barbae). Early intervention is crucial, to avoid transmitting ...

You can also contract ringworm from contact with a contaminated object, such as shared gym equipment. You may be more at risk if you are immunocompromised or play sports with a lot of skin contact.

Jamie Samnang was "shocked and disgusted" upon learning her itching skin was caused by ringworm she got from the "hot, sweaty, moist" gym after not wiping her equipment Kennedy News and Media An ...