“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 types of illnesses related to the scalp and nails commonly spread in many different areas of the living room. The interior of each salon must be very clean for your clients and for your safety alone. There can be many illnesses in a living room, some of which you don't even know exist. Some can appear on the scalp of your nails and even just on your skin. Most of these 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 hair salon and that is why you need to be very careful. There are many types of illnesses that can be found in a hair salon. Nail diseases are found in a hair salon. Arthur Bagg J describes how the most common infection in a salon is a fungal infection. This usually occurs in the toenails, but can be treated by growing a completely new nail (paragraph 2). The fungus most at risk is genetic predisposition. A greater risk of fungus is high exposure to water, heat and humidity, tight-fitting shoes, chemical damage, diabetes and scratching the skin can often cause fungus. Hooked on Nails states that nail diseases are distinct from skin diseases. Nail disorders and diseases are generally called onycosis(1). Hooked on Nails explains different types of nail diseases that are found on both toenails and the nails of your fingers, although fungus is the most common, there are many others, like Beaus wrinkles, caused when the body stops producing nails.... middle of paper ...... always remember that there can be illnesses everywhere you go, and more likely almost every Living rooms are not as clean as they should be. Works Cited Works Cited "Ask.com - What is your question?" Ask.com – What is your question? Np, and Web. March 11, 2014. “DermNet NZ. » . Skin Facts. Np, and Web. March 11, 2014.J, Bagg. "Home." University of Maryland Medical Center. Np, and Web. April 28, 2012. “Trusted medical information and health advice: Healthline.” » Reliable medical information and health advice: Healthline. Np, and Web. March 11, 2014. “Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Home.” Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Home. Np, and Web. March 11, 2014. “WebMD.” WebMD. NP, 2005. Web. March 11. 2014.