Assertion: topical iodine | /r/HasProperty | prescribed for patient
Facets:
value: with alopecia
type: OTHER
value: according to an article
type: OTHER
value: as a first line of action
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: According to an article published in "Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology," topical iodine may be prescribed for patients with alopecia as a first line of action; however, more aggressive treatments including corticosteroid injections may be prescribed if topical irritants don't work.