Function

• Black mold is a powerful allergen. It irritates the body's immune system, eliciting an allergic reaction. Many times, this allergy will manifest in the form of a rash.
  
  

Features

• Skin conditions related to black mold tend to mimic regular dermatitis. The skin will be itchy, flaky and inflamed.
  
  

Effects

• The effects of your skin rash may be mild or severe, depending on the degree to which your body reacts to the black mold allergen. You could just have dry, itchy skin, or you could experience an all-out inflammation complete with itching, scaling flakes and red, inflamed areas that may crack or bleed.
  
  

Time Frame

• The time frame for your skin condition will also depend on the severity with which your body reacts to the black mold. Some people will react as soon as they are exposed, while others may be able to live with the contamination for some time before noticing a problem.
  
  

Warning

• If you suspect your home or office environment is contaminated with black mold, you must cease occupying that space until the issue is resolved. Otherwise, you could develop chronic skin conditions and even diseases like lupus with continued exposure.