PSI Barbering Practice Exam

Which contagious disease would impede a barber from providing services to a client?

1. Psoriasis

2. Ringworm

3. Allergic rash

4. Dry skin

The correct answer is: Ringworm

The correct answer is ringworm, as it is a highly contagious fungal infection that can be easily transmitted from person to person through direct contact or through contaminated tools and surfaces. Barbering services involve close interaction with clients, and any presence of ringworm could lead to spreading the infection to other clients or the barber themselves. In contrast, psoriasis, while it can cause visible symptoms on the skin, is not contagious, and individuals with this condition typically do not pose a risk to others. Allergic rashes are also not contagious; they result from individual reactions to substances and do not enable transmission between people. Dry skin, like psoriasis and allergic rashes, is merely a dermatological condition without any potential for spreading to others. As a result, ringworm represents a clear health risk that would prevent a barber from safely providing services.