
General Health Information Skin Disorder Fungus Skin disorder fungus ringworm (Tinea) is a fungus infection of the scalp or skin. The fungal infection is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes live on the dead tissues on the skin and any structures that grow from the skin, such as hair or nails. Ringworm is not a worm but a fungal infection. Skin disorder fungus ringworm can affect skin on the fingers, toenails, groin or feet …