The arachnoid mater covering the brain is referred to as the arachnoidea encephali, and the portion covering the spinal cord as the arachnoidea spinalis.. The arachnoid and pia mater are sometimes considered as a single structure, the leptomeninx, or the plural version, leptomeninges. (Lepto- from the Greek root meaning thin). Similarly, the dura in this situation is called the pachymeninx.
Sweaty Hands Excessively sweaty hands are caused by the condition known as hyperhidrosis. Palmer (palm of the hand) hyperhidrosis is caused by a hyperactive sympathetic nervous system causing sweat glands in the hands to produce an excessive quantity of sweat.
Dry skin and certain types of infections may cause the skin on your hands to peel. Photo Credit Marili Forastieri/Photodisc/Getty Images. Peeling skin on your hands and fingers can cause pain, especially when your skin becomes raw. Everything from the weather to certain medical conditions can cause the skin on your hands and fingers to peel. If youâre unsure of the exact cause, you may need to visit your dermatologist for an exact diagnosis.