You cannot take Iodine by itself. You MUST take the required co-supplements, especially selenium. Follow the Dr. Brownstein Protocol to restore your body Iodine reserves & cure your hypothyroid, fibrocystic breasts, ovary cysts & uterus fibroids. http://tinyurl.com/Iodine-Handout
The skin patch test is not accurate. The recommended iodine test is Urine Loading Test:
Iodine Urine Loading Test, Bromide Test, Fluoride Test (most accurate) http://www.hakalalabs.com/testing.html