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, feet ...

But it has nothing to do with a worm and everything to do with a fungus. Skin can get scaly too as ringworm progresses. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that leaves a stamp on your skin.

Ringworm is the most common cause of a circular rash on the skin, but other issues—such as Lyme disease and granuloma annulare—can also cause this distinctive mark. A doctor diagnoses the ...

Topical home remedies for ringworm — which a person applies to the skin — include garlic, apple cider vinegar, and turmeric. People who work with others should seek medical advice as soon as ...

Granuloma annulare is a chronic skin disease and bumps usually return in the same spot, according to the Mayo Clinic. But granuloma annulare looks so much like ringworm that doctors will often ...

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.