Iodine (medical use) Iodine (medical use) Iodine is used to treat and prevent iodine deficiency and as an antiseptic. For iodine deficiency it can be given by mouth or injection into a muscle. As an antiseptic it may be used on wounds that are wet or to disinfect the skin before surgery. Common side effects when applied to the skin include irritation and discoloration. When taken by mouth or injection side effects may include allergic reactions, goitre, and thyroid dysfunction. Use during pregnancy is recommended in regions where deficiency is common, otherwise it is not recommended. Iodine is an essential trace element. In
Leave a Trace Leave a Trace "Leave a Trace" is a song by Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches from their second studio album "Every Open Eye". It was released as the band's first official single on 17 July 2015 via Virgin and Goodbye Records. During an interview with "Pitchfork", Lauren Mayberry said of the song: "Leave a Trace" was streamed on the band's official SoundCloud page. The song received generally positive reviews. Luke Winstanley of "Clash" called the song "another highlight, outrageously infectious and immediate, all centred around a gentle but persistent bass pulse." Sam Shepherd of "musicOMH" felt it "finds Mayberry certain of