Got a unexplained rash?
You have an unsettling rash that just won't go away.
You may have tried a food elimination diet to rule out rash due to food allergies.
You figured it's lasted too long to be a bug bite or bee sting.
You've cleaned out your home of detergents, chemicals, fabrics and skin care products with sketchy ingredients.
You're even pretty sure it's not stress-related.
Plus, you have used a zinc-oxide based rash cream to fix it, which helps, but the rash returns when you stop using the cream.
Could your itchy, red skin rash be caused by toxic mold in your home?
There's a very good chance it might be, but the effect of the mold doesn't always show up in your skin for quite awhile.
Check out #4 below to see if you have other symptoms in addition to the skin rash:
How black mold affects the skin:
Toxic mold, also known as black mold or Stachybotrys chartarum, can cause a variety of health problems, including skin irritation and rashes in some people. Here's how it can affect the skin:
Allergic reactions: Exposure to toxic mold can trigger allergic reactions in some people. This can cause skin rashes, itching, and hives.
Infections: Toxic mold can also cause skin infections in some people. This is more likely to happen in people with weakened immune systems. The infection can cause redness, itching, and pain in the affected area.
Mycotoxins: Mycotoxins produced by toxic mold can also affect the skin. These toxins can be absorbed through the skin, leading to rashes, itching, and other skin irritations.
Other symptoms: In addition to skin problems, exposure to toxic mold can also cause other symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, respiratory problems, and neurological symptoms.
Use this checklist to see if your skin rash might be prone to black mold:
You live in a water-damaged environment (mold thrives in places like an old building or basement that has had water damage).
You've recently moved.
You consume grains, nuts, wine, spices or coffee that may be contaminated by mycotoxin (often found in food with poor growing or harvesting practices.)
You see black mold in your home and any amount of bleach or other chemical to clean it up only returns the mold later.
You live in a humid environment.
You notice a musty smell in your home or there's poor ventilation.
How can I test for mold?
You can have your home tested by a mold inspector, or you can have various tests done for the toxins, or you can have your blood tested.
One option if you find out there's mold? Move. Or, read on...
If all tests positive for black mold, what do I do?
For a complete guide to getting the help you need, I HIGHLY recommend this guide: Your Complete Guide to Health Recovery From Toxic Mold by Bridgit Danner at www.bridgitdanner.com.
