Ringworm Disease Overview: Ringworm Disease, medically known as dermatophytosis, is a highly contagious fungal infection that affects the skin, hair, and nails. Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but rather by a group of fungi known as dermatophytes. These fungi thrive on the dead tissues of skin, hair, and nails, leading to characteristic red, itchy, and circular rashes. This...