Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal
Touching contaminated objects such as towels, clothing, bedding, combs, brushes, or sports equipment
Walking barefoot in damp public areas like locker rooms, showers, and pool decks
Contact with infected pets, especially cats and dogs
Sharing personal items with someone who has ringworm
Having prolonged skin contact during close-contact sports
Living in warm, moist environments that allow fungi to grow
Having minor skin injuries that make infection easier
Using contaminated soil or surfaces, in some cases
Being around someone with untreated ringworm