Rarely: Hives are rarely if ever caused by laundry detergent although may get a contact or irritant dermatitis from it. I often caution people about using fabric softener or anti-static strips which tend to increase the itching. For most cases of hives, oral antihistamine up to 4 doses per day would be the first choice. ...Read more.
Polymyalgia rheumatica is closely related to giant cell arteritis, another inflammatory disorder. Giant cell arteritis is characterized by progressive inflammation of many arteries of the body.
It is not known what causes polymyalgia rheumatica. It is closely associated with giant cell arteritis, although it is two to three times more common. 2 Like giant cell arteritis, both genetic and external factors, e.g. infection, are thought to be involved in the development of the condition.3.houlder pain occurs in 70 â 95% of people with polymyalgia rheumatica. 2 Between 50 â 70% of people report hip and neck pain. 2 Upper arm pain is also common. Pain is usually bilateral and symmetrical, although it may be worse on one side early in the course of the condition.