Question: are hives related to autoimmune disease?
Answer: Hives Linked to Underlying Autoimmune Disease Hives are also associated with having an underlying autoimmune disease. Hives have been linked to thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, celiac disease, Raynaud's syndrome, vitiligo, and type 1 diabetes.