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Given Dubai's high humidity and your allergy symptoms, this requires immediate attention. Black mold often indicates a moisture problem, and your AC system could be spreading spores throughout the room, exacerbating your allergies.

For a patch smaller than one square meter, you can attempt careful DIY removal. Wear an N95 mask, gloves, and safety glasses. Use a dedicated mold remover or a diluted bleach solution, scrub the area, and ensure it is completely dry. However, this only addresses the surface growth you can see, not the potential moisture source or hidden colonies inside the wall.

Given its location in a closet (a confined space with poor air circulation) and your active allergy symptoms, a professional inspection is strongly recommended. The humidity here means mold can regrow quickly if the underlying cause, like condensation from an AC duct or a hidden leak, isn't identified and resolved. A proper assessment includes moisture mapping and often air or surface sampling to determine the spore count and species, which guides the correct remediation protocol. For health and to prevent recurrence, getting a science-driven diagnosis is the most effective course of action.