“It's not just disgusting, it's a health problem.” Wilder said, adding that dirty equipment and questionable procedures can lead clients to contract fungal and bacterial infections, MRSA and hepatitis C. Many different types of illnesses that have to do with the scalp and nails usually spread to many different areas of the lounge. Inside every salon should be very clean for your clients and for your sole safety. There can be many diseases within a salon, some of which you won't even know existed. Some can appear on the nails, hair, scalp, and even just the skin. Most diseases are very harmful and some can be life-threatening. Even a small rash can start small and get worse over time. Diseases can be found in a salon area and that is why you should be very careful. There are many types of diseases that can be found in a hair salon. Nail diseases are found in one salon area. Arthur Bagg J describes how the most common infection in a salon is a fungal infection. It usually affects the toenails, but can be treated by growing a brand new toenail (paragraph 2). The highest risk for fungi is genetic predisposition. A major risk of fungus is heavy exposure to water, heat and humidity, even tight shoes, chemical damage, diabetes and skin picking can often cause fungus. Hooked on Nails argues that nail diseases are distinct from skin diseases. Nail disorders and diseases are usually referred to as onychosis(1). Nail hook explains different types of nail diseases found on both toenails and fingernails, although fungus is the most common there are many others such as wrinkles caused when the body stops producing nails c... ... middle of paper ...... always remember that there can be diseases wherever you go, more likely almost all salons are not as clean as they should be. Works Cited Works Cited "Ask.com - What's your question?" Ask.com - What's your question? Np, nd Web. 11 March 2014. “DermNet NZ.” . Facts about skin. Np, nd Web. 11 March 2014.J, Bagg. "House." University of Maryland Medical Center. Np, nd Web. April 28, 2012. “Trusted Medical Information and Health Advice: Healthline.” Trusted medical information and health advice: Healthline. Np, nd Web. March 11, 2014."Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Home." Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Home. Np, nd Web. March 11, 2014."WebMD." WebMD. Np, 2005. Web. 11 March. 2014.