Which organism listed is not a viral infection and would not be a contraindication for waxing?

• A. Candida albicans
• B. Herpes simplex
• C. Herpes zoster
• D. Papilloma

Answer: (A)

The concept here is telling apart viral infections from non-viral ones and how that affects waxing contraindications. Waxing-related safety rules often flag contagious viral infections with active lesions—like herpes simplex (cold sores), herpes zoster (shingles), and warts caused by human papillomavirus—as reasons to postpone treatment to prevent spread and protect the skin. Candida albicans, however, is a fungus, not a virus. Because it’s not a viral infection, it wouldn’t be classified as a viral contraindication for waxing. Of course, any active skin infection—whether fungal, bacterial, or viral—can affect skin health, but regarding viral infections specifically, Candida albicans does not fit that category.