The normal amount of body hair varies widely among women. Usually, a woman will only grow fine hair (peach fuzz) on her lips, chin, chest, abdomen, or back. When women grow coarse, dark hairs in these

This article discusses how to remove a fishhook that is stuck in the skin. If the barb of the hook has not entered the skin, pull the tip of the hook out in the opposite direction it went in. Otherwis

A splinter is a thin piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) that gets embedded just below the top layer of your skin. See your doctor if there is inflammation or pus, or if the splinter is dee

Can warts be safely removed without seeing a dermatologist? Over-the-counter (OTC) medications containing salicylic acid are often effective in removing warts. These medications are usually a liquid t

Spleen removal (splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side. It helps your body fight germs and infections. It also

Cataract removal is a procedure to remove a clouded lens (cataract) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to improve vision. The procedure almost always includes placing an artificial lens in the eye.

Bunion removal is surgery to treat deformed bones of the big toe and foot. For more information on this type of deformity, see: Bunion You will be awake during the procedure. You willl given anesthesi

Kidney removal, also called nephrectomy, is surgery to remove all or part of a kidney. You may be having: Nephrectomy; Simple nephrectomy; Radical nephrectomy; Open nephrectomy; Laparoscopic nephrecto