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.reventing the adverse effects of corticosteroids. Vitamin D supplements should be prescribed alongside long-term corticosteroid treatment, in patients taking doses of â¥7.5 mg, daily, for more than three months. 9 Colecalciferol* 1.25 mg, once monthly, is recommended for vitamin D supplementation.