13 Serious Problems That Hives Could Indicate

Lupus

Although rare, hives can show up in people with lupus. Usually, redness of the skin is limited to a butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose. This type of rash affects about fifty percent of people with lupus and can show up at random, just prior to a flare-up, or after direct exposure to the sun. The other skin issue similar to hives experienced alongside lupus is lesions, but the difference is they are not itchy like hives.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis is typically associated with joint pain and inflammation. That is the case with Rheumatoid arthritis, which also sees symptoms including hives and other skin conditions. In only about one percent of people with RA, a rash called rheumatoid vasculitis develops. The rash flares up because of the inflammation of blood vessels associated with rheumatoid arthritis and can be accompanied by fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, and fatigue.