Erythema nodosum, a painful disorder of the subcutaneous fat, is the most common type of panniculitis. Generally, it is idiopathic, although the most common identifiable cause is streptococcal pharyngitis.Erythema nodosum may be the first sign of a systemic disease such as tuberculosis, bacterial or deep fungal infection, sarcoidosis, inflammatory bowel disease, or cancer.rythema nodosum nodules vary from 0.4 to 4 inches (1 to 10 cm) in diameter and are poorly demarcated, reflecting their subcutaneous anatomic location (Table 11â4; Figure 1) . Pretibial involvement is most common, although the extensor surfaces of the forearm, the thighs, and the trunk also may be affected.
xeric - being deficient in moisture; deserts provide xeric environments. 1  hydric - having or characterized by excessive moisture; a hydric habitat. 2  mesic - having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture; mesic habitats.
For other uses, see XOXO (disambiguation) . Not to be confused with Kisses and Hugs. Hugs and kisses or xoxo is a term used for expressing sincerity, faith, love, or good friendship at the end of a written letter, email or SMS text message.There is controversy as to which letter ('O' or 'X') represents which action ('hug' or 'kiss').he common custom of placing X on envelopes, notes and at the bottom of letters to mean kisses dates back to the Middle Ages, when a Christian cross was drawn on documents or letters to mean sincerity, faith, and honesty. A kiss was then placed upon the cross, by the signer as a display of their sworn oath.