Drug makers in Japan are racing to put out new and increasingly powerful over-the-counter medications for a growth market: athlete's foot.
While the athlete's foot fungus typically thrives when humidity and the temperature rise in spring and summer, winter is no longer free of the threat.
In recent years, the number of female sufferers has been on the rise as poorly ventilated shoes, such as boots, are increasingly fashionable.
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