Do you struggle with eyelid redness, crusties, missing lashes, itching or eyelid inflammation? If yes – you may be one of the millions of Americans living with a common but often misdiagnosed eyelid disease called Demodex blepharitis (DB)!

Demodex blepharitis is an eyelid disease caused by an infestation of microscopic mites.1 When these mites overpopulate, they can cause discomfort and irritation. In fact, 50% of patients with Demodex blepharitis reported their eyes itched frequently or all the time.2 It’s estimated that approximately 25 million eye care patients in the U.S. are affected by this disease1 — that’s 1 out of every 12 adults!

Don’t like the idea of tiny critters living on your eyelids? The diagnosis is easy and can be confirmed through a routine eye exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist. When left untreated, Demodex blepharitis can leave you more prone to other eye-related diseases. 3

Fortunately, there are treatment options available to help target and kill mites.

Join leading optometrist, Cory Lappin who can discuss the importance of eye health, including how an eye exam can reveal common eyelid diseases like Demodex blepharitis and shed light on other serious health problems.

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Here with tips to help relieve the itch in your dog, is veterinarian Dr. Shannon Cabell (“Ca-BELL”), Consumer Medical Lead for Petcare Dermatology at Zoetis, a global leader in pet care.

BIO-Shannon Cabell, DVM, MBA
Consumer Medical Lead (Dermatology)
Zoetis Petcare

About Dr. Shannon Cabell
Dr. Shannon Cabell joined Zoetis in 2022 as the Consumer Medical Lead for Petcare Dermatology. Prior to working at Zoetis, she spent several years in general veterinary practice before focusing on mobile veterinary hospice and end-of-life care, serving patients throughout central New Jersey. A New Jersey native, Dr. Cabell is a graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and received her MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2021. When she’s not serving pets and the people who care for them, Shannon enjoys traveling and staying active and spending time with her family.

IMPORTANT ISI INFOMRATION
Apoquel Indications
Control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age.
Apoquel Important Safety Information
Do not use Apoquel in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. Apoquel may increase the chances of developing serious infections, and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in dogs with a history of recurrence of these conditions. New neoplastic conditions (benign and malignant) were observed in clinical studies and post-approval. Apoquel has not been tested in dogs receiving some medications including some commonly used to treat skin conditions such as corticosteroids and cyclosporines. Do not use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Most common side effects are vomiting and diarrhea. Apoquel has been used safely with many common medications including parasiticides, antibiotics and vaccines.
For more information, please see the full Prescribing Information

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Listen to “TICKS AND MOSQUITOES WITH DR. JORGE PARADA” on Spreaker.

For the live interview, watch below:

Don’t Get “Ticked Off”

This Summer

Mosquito & Tick-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise
The Secret to Beating Their Bites This Summer Might be More Obvious Than You May Think

It’s one of the most annoying sounds that invade our space in the summer…that BZZZZZ from a mosquito. And, where there’s a buzz comes a bite, oftentimes followed by itching and swelling. Unfortunately, mosquitoes aren’t the only summer pest that causes a mean bite. Ticks are also on the prowl for a blood meal – and humans make great hosts.

Although tiny, these biting pests can leave bigger problems than just itchy welts on the skin. They are known to transmit germs and pathogens that cause Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Zika virus and other dangerous diseases. What’s more, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that disease cases from mosquito, tick and flea bites tripled in the U.S. from 2004 to 2016. This makes prevention of the utmost importance as we head into the summer months.

The good news is your audience doesn’t have to spend the summer months cooped up inside to avoid the wrath of mosquitoes and ticks. There are steps they can take to help keep these pests at bay while enjoying the great outdoors. And, the keys to doing so might be more obvious than people may think.

Jorge Parada, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist and medical advisor for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA)

• How to properly apply insect repellent for maximum effectiveness
• Other proactive steps to fight off mosquito and tick bites this summer
• The best at-home bite remedies
• Instructions for properly removing a tick from the skin
• Who’s at greatest risk for mosquito and tick-borne diseases? What are the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis?

This interview is sponsored by National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

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