Ringworm on the hand is a fungal skin infection that commonly causes round or ring-shaped patches with redness, itching, scaling, or slightly raised borders. Children may spread the infection through scratching, sharing towels, contact with infected people, pets, or sweaty clothing. Warm weather and moisture can also make the infection spread more easily. Treatment usually focuses on controlling the fungus and keeping the skin dry and clean. Antifungal creams such as clotrimazole, luliconazole, terbinafine, or ketoconazole are commonly used and are usually applied over the affected area and a small surrounding margin regularly for the advised duration. Washing hands properly, avoiding scratching, using separate towels, and keeping the area dry may help prevent spread to other body parts or family members. Steroid-containing creams may temporarily reduce redness, but can sometimes make ringworm harder to clear completely. Multiple spreading patches, pus formation, pain, or infection involving nails or scalp may need longer treatment or oral antifungal medicines.