Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciale):
A parent's guide for infants and babies

Facial ringworm affects both sexes and all populations and ages, although it is quite common in children. Typical to fungal infections, ringworm is more common in warm and humid climates. Facial ringworm is often found on the cheeks of children and infants and can be spread by direct contact with affected individuals or by contact with infected animals. A common way that ringworm is spread is through a new pet (for example a kitten adopted from a shelter) that has the infection. When the child holds the kitten near his or her face, the child becomes infected with the spores and the fungus spreads.