Pennsylvania Barber Licensure Practice Exam

Name a common condition that can be treated with medicated shampoos.

1. Dandruff

2. Split ends

3. Dry scalp

4. Frizz

The correct answer is: Dandruff

Dandruff is a common condition that can effectively be treated with medicated shampoos. These shampoos often contain active ingredients such as pyrithione zinc, ketoconazole, or selenium sulfide, which target the underlying causes of dandruff, such as fungal infection or excessive oil production on the scalp. Using a medicated shampoo helps to reduce flaking, soothe irritation, and restore scalp health. Other conditions listed, like split ends, dry scalp, and frizz, do not typically require medicated treatments. Split ends result from hair damage rather than a scalp condition, and while dry scalp may benefit from moisturizing products, it usually doesn’t require medicated interventions like those for dandruff. Frizz is primarily a styling issue related to hair texture and moisture management, rather than a scalp condition treatable with medicated shampoos.