Blog | Arkady Kaplansky, DPM

Plantar Warts vs. Corns and Calluses: How to Tell Them Apart

June 22, 2026

A clear comparison of plantar warts, corns, and calluses, including how each looks, what causes it, and when treatment is needed.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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A side-angle, close-up shot illuminated by bright, diffused natural daylight streaming from a background window, creating a warm and airy atmosphere. The composition features a human lower leg and foot in the left foreground, resting on a polished wooden coffee table to showcase a prominent, steeply curved high arch with visible texture on the heel. On the right side of the frame, a grey running shoe, a pair of sculpted beige orthotic insoles, and a small massage ball are arranged neatly in sharp focus. The background consists of a softly blurred, neutral-toned living room setting, utilizing a shallow depth of field to emphasize the sharp contours of the foot and the supportive podiatry tools.

High Arch Hurdles: Managing Cavus Foot and Structural Pain

June 16, 2026

Learn why high arches cause chronic foot pain and discover custom orthotics, footwear, and physical therapy options for relief.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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How to Protect Your Feet From Toenail Fungus in Los Angeles

June 8, 2026

Learn how to protect your feet from fungus in public pools and gyms with essential hygiene tips and expert medical advice.
Reading time: 8 minutes.

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Low-angle close-up of grey and black mesh closed-toe athletic shoes walking across dark textured asphalt. Warm golden-hour sunlight backlights the scene, casting long shadows and illuminating a visible heat shimmer rising from the hot pavement against a softly blurred suburban street background.

Why Are Hot Pavement and Open Shoes a Hidden Danger for Diabetic Foot Care?

June 2, 2026

Summer heat and hot pavement create hidden burn risks for diabetic feet due to nerve damage and poor circulation.
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What Are the Most Common Memorial Day Hiking Foot Injuries in Los Angeles?

May 25, 2026

Discover effective ways to prevent and treat common trail injuries, from painful blisters to severe heel and foot sprains.
Reading time: 13 minutes.

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Cinematic, warm golden-hour lighting illuminates a pristine marble countertop in the sharp foreground, featuring a raw salmon fillet on a linen cloth, a rustic ceramic bowl of deep red cherries, and a dark glass bottle labeled "- Cold Pressed - EVOO". The composition uses a shallow depth of field, leading the eye to a softly blurred background where a couple relaxes barefoot on wooden lounge chairs on a sunlit Mediterranean terrace, visually connecting these best anti-inflammatory foods for foot pain with healthy, rested feet.

What Are the Best and Worst Foods for Foot Pain and Inflammation?

May 22, 2026

Specific dietary choices directly control foot swelling. Eliminating processed sugars and adding Omega-3s naturally stops chronic joint pain.
Reading time: 12 minutes.

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A medium-wide, cinematic composition bathed in warm golden hour sunlight streaming through large floor-to-ceiling windows, creating soft, natural shadows across a modern wood floor. The light naturally highlights a male medical podiatrist in a crisp white coat over dark scrubs as he conducts a physical appointment, carefully supporting a patient's bare foot. The patient sits on the right in a sleek, grey examination chair, his hands resting naturally on the armrests. The softly blurred background maintains clean architectural lines, revealing minimalistic clinical cabinetry, framed credentials on the wall, and a serene cityscape with palm trees outside, establishing a premium, photorealistic foot care environment.

What Does a First Podiatrist Visit Look Like for New Patients?

May 20, 2026

Learn exactly how to prepare for an initial podiatry appointment and understand the complete diagnostic clinical process.
Reading time: 12 minutes.

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Five Critical Foot Symptoms Mandate Immediate Podiatric Evaluation

May 18, 2026

An essential medical guide identifying critical lower extremity symptoms that require urgent podiatric intervention to prevent permanent structural damage.
Reading time: 12 minutes.

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A side-angle, realistic photograph of a middle-aged woman sitting on the edge of a white-sheeted bed, grimacing in pain as she clasps her bare foot. The composition places the subject on the right side of the frame, with soft, natural morning daylight streaming from a curtained window on the left, casting gentle shadows across the room's muted neutral tones. Her hands are tightly gripping her lower foot, highlighting a visibly red, inflamed, and puffy swelling localized around the back of the heel and base of the ankle. The background features a minimalist wooden bedside table and soft-focus bedroom decor, focusing entirely on the raw texture of the swollen skin and the authentic discomfort of the movement.

The Timing of Heel Pain Dictates the Correct Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Strategy

May 15, 2026

Uncover the critical biomechanical differences between morning stiffness and evening foot fatigue to unlock precise plantar fasciitis recovery strategies.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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A woman in cream linen trousers and a sage-green silk blouse sits on a wide wooden windowsill in a sunlit Los Angeles interior, gently pressing the ball of her bare foot with both hands after removing her black leather flats, which sit empty on the oak floor below

What Is Sesamoiditis, and Why Does It Hit Workers Who Stand All Day?

May 13, 2026

How sesamoiditis develops in workers who stand on hard floors all day, and what offloading and footwear actually help.
Reading time: 12 minutes.

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