My six year old daughter has had molluscum on her trunk for a few months. We were advised by the doctor it would fade on it's own. And it has, thank goodness. 

But now she has what appears to be plaque psoriasis, which I know has a different etiology than moluscum, on her upper trunk and on her left upper arm.  

Any thoughts?  I am the only one in the family who eats paleo. 


Jim Swayze
www.fireholecanyon.com
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On Jan 3, 2011, at 3:39 PM, Ron Hoggan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Jim,
> Yes, at least reduction of ketosis is one way to interpret these variations in results. Maybe my protein requirements are less than my wife's which leads to greater utilization of protein-derived amino acids and peptides for the usual tissue repair and replacement immune function, etc. Or maybe there is a difference in liver function in ketone body production. Or maybe there is another explanation we haven't thought  of yet.
> 
> A fellow I am working with toward weight loss (he has lost 45+ pounds so far) can't tolerate as much protein as I can without compromising his ketosis (although we don't eat the same meals, I monitor his food intake fairly carefully), so there is a continuum there that shows differences that are quite pronounced.
> 
> best wishes,
> Ron
> 
>> 
>> R > While the body may be using mostly fats for energy, it will use some glucose as well. It isn't an on or off thing. It is a question of proportions. Typically, the more fats that are consumed as energy, the deeper the level of ketosis, but that also varies from one individual to the next. My wife and I can eat identical meals for several days. She will reach moderate to deep ketosis (40 to 80 mg/dL) while I will only experience mild ketosis (about 15 mg/dL).
>> 
>> I did not know that.  Interesting.  So if even a tiny amount of excess protein is consumed, glucose is produced (rather inefficiently) via gluconeogenesis which the body will burn preferentially, therefore reducing ketogenesis?
>> 
>> Jim
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