Worms don't cause ringworm. Rather, this superficial skin infection, also known as tinea, is caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Fungi are microscopic organisms that can live off the dead tissues of your skin, hair, and nails, much like a mushroom can grow on the bark of a tree.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/understanding-ringworm-basics
Ringworm of the skin is an infection caused by a fungus. Jock itch is a form of ringworm that causes an itchy rash on the skin of your groin area. It is much more common in men than in women. Jock itch may be caused by the spread of athlete's foot fungus to the groin.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/ringworm-of-the-skin-topic-overview
Causes. Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection caused by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of your skin. It can be spread in the following ways: 1  Human to human. 2  Ringworm often spreads by direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ringworm/basics/causes/CON-20021104
Ringworm is not caused by a worm. It is caused by a fungus. The kinds of fungi (plural of fungus) that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of the skin and on the hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools, and in skin folds.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/ringworm-of-the-skin-topic-overview
Causes. Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection caused by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of your skin. It can be spread in the following ways: 1  Human to human. 2  Ringworm often spreads by direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. 3  Animal to human.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ringworm/basics/causes/CON-20021104
Ringworm is not caused by a worm. It is caused by a fungus. The kinds of fungi (plural of fungus) that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of the skin and on the hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools, and in skin folds. Ringworm is contagious.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/ringworm-of-the-skin-topic-overview
Ringworm infection is caused by a fungus. Fungi (plural of fungus) that cause ringworm live and spread on the outer layer of skin. Ringworm is not caused by a worm or other parasite. Fungi are present everywhere in our environment, including on the human body.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ringworm_of_the_skin-health/page2_em.htm
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection caused by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of your skin. It can be spread in the following ways: 1  Human to human. 2  Ringworm often spreads by direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ringworm/basics/causes/CON-20021104
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection caused by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of your skin. It can be spread in the following ways: 1  Human to human. 2  Ringworm often spreads by direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. 3  Animal to human.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ringworm/basics/causes/CON-20021104
The infection isn’t caused by a worm. It’s caused by a fungus. Ringworm infection can affect both humans and animals. The infection initially presents itself with red patches on affected areas of the skin and later spreads to other parts of the body.
http://www.healthline.com/health/ringworm
what causes ring worms
Ring worms cause by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of your skin.