Do you experience hives that itch around the neck, thigh, and chin area, along with little red bumps on your arms?
Yes, hives are a common experience for people with lupus. About 10 percent of people with lupus develop hives, which can cause very itchy bumps or raised patches of skin. These can appear individually or in Show Full Answer
Do you experience hives that itch around the neck, thigh, and chin area, along with little red bumps on your arms?
Yes, hives are a common experience for people with lupus. About 10 percent of people with lupus develop hives, which can cause very itchy bumps or raised patches of skin. These can appear individually or in groups on various parts of your body, including the areas you mentioned.
A MyLupusTeam member shared, "My 15-year-old is experiencing chronic hives. She is miserable and has scratch marks all over her arms and legs."
Hives that last longer than 24 hours are usually caused by lupus itself rather than allergic reactions. They may be a symptom of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), where the immune system attacks skin cells, causing inflammation that leads to burning or itching rashes.
The little red bumps on your arms could also be related to lupus skin involvement. Other possibilities include:
- Cutaneous vasculitis (inflamed blood vessels near the skin's surface that can cause bumpy, itchy lesions)
- Folliculitis (bacterial infection of hair follicles)
- Other lupus-related skin manifestations
It's important to mention these symptoms to your rheumatology provider so they can help determine the cause and best treatment approach for your specific situation.
November 29, 2025
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