Home Remedies for Ringworm Ringworm is scientifically known as ‘Dermatophytosis’. Ringworm means fungal infections on various areas of the skin. The infection gets transmitted through the pets. These infections are mostly common among children. However, any individual can get affected by ringworm. The major causes of Ringworm include maintaining unhygienic condition, through the pets, cuts or scratches in the various parts of the skin, sweating is common and some others. Ringworm gives rise to scaly rash, red patches, scaling on