Touching mold or mold spores can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, including hay fever-type symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis) . Inhaling mold or mold spores can also cause allergic reactions and irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people. However, in most cases, touching mold once will not cause most people to have health problems. Some people may develop skin irritation, but this is not all that common. If mold gets on your skin, it is best to wash it off as soon as possible with soap and water. It is important to note that some molds release toxins that can cause skin irritations, rashes, and even fungal infections if an individual has an open wound or compromised immune system. Therefore, it is recommended to wear proper safety gear, including gloves, safety goggles, dust masks or respirators, and full body suits, when cleaning mold. If you have extensive mold damage, it is best to call a professional mold remediation company to conduct a full inspection and remediation.