Hive like things under skin

[shelleykostner]

I get hive like bumps under my skin on my hands that hurt swell and are very itchy. The creams they give me don't work does anyone else get these.

[Chanpreet_Walia LUPUS UK]

Hi Shelleykostner,

Welcome to the LUPUS UK HealthUnlocked Community!

We offer a free information pack which contains factsheets, guides, a list of helplines and a list of LUPUS UK contacts who you can chat with over the telephone. You can download or request the pack here: lupusuk.org.uk/request-info...

Have you spoken to your doctor about the creams that you have been using? Your doctor may provide you with a different treatment or perhaps refer you to a dermatologist (if needed).

According to The Lupus Encyclopedia, hives can occur in people who have SLE due to inflammation caused by lupus itself. It can also be caused by a person being exposed to something he/she is allergic to. The encyclopedia states that hives improves when the systemic inflammation of SLE is treated for example with steroids.

We published a guide on ‘Lupus and the Skin’ which contains information on the different types of rashes that are associated with lupus and how they can be treated: lupusuk.org.uk/wp-content/u... . Also, we published a blog article on ‘coping with itchy rashes’ which you can read here: lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...

Please let us know how you get on, all the best.