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A member asked:

What autoimmune disease causes hives? my friend has been getting hive and the allergic doc she went to did blood work so far.

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See details: There are numerous disorders that can cause hives. You can search the internet for specifics.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/14/2015

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Hives: Hiives generally are without a known cause. But can be associated with autoimmune disease.

Answered 12/28/2013

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