Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period

… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).

… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)

… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)

… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)

Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor pains, growing in intensity, frequency, size and duration.

‘Werewolf syndrome’: 17 babies with out-of-control hair growth. Spain.

Joshua Bote, USA TODAY. USA TODAY•August 29, 2019

More than a dozen children in Spain have been diagnosed with “werewolf syndrome” after an error resulted in medicine used to treat alopecia and hair loss being sold as heartburn medicine for children, according to local media reports from El País and Granada Hoy.

The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices confirmed the outbreak of hypertrichosis, commonly known as “werewolf syndrome,” to El País Wednesday after 17 cases were reported by parents in three regions in Spain. The disease causes causes excessive hair growth, which some say can make those affected appear like a werewolf.

All the parents of affected children treated their children’s heartburn with over-the-counter omeprazole, which is commonly sold in the United States as Prilosec.

An investigation by the agency found that one manufacturer in Spain, Farma-Química Sur, was to blame for a labeling mix up that resulted in children accidentally ingesting minoxidil — the active ingredient in Rogaine — according to reports from El País and Granada Hoy.

Children who repeatedly took the incorrectly-labeled omeprazole developed hypertrichosis, causing hair to grow rapidly on babies’ forehead, cheeks, arms and legs, according to one mother’s account to El País.

Farma-Química Sur has since been prohibited from manufacturing any medication until this incident has been resolved and all affected omeprazole has been recalled, reported El País.

What is ‘werewolf syndrome’?

“Werewolf syndrome,” also known as hypertrichosis, is the excess production of hair, either in one specific area or all over the body.

It is unclear how hypertrichosis is obtained, but a form of it can be passed down genetically, according to Healthline.

A boy with hypertrichosis in India went viral in February after a video from Barcroft TV showcased his ailment, while the same publication showed a girl in Bangladesh with the same affliction in 2016.

Other cases can be attributed to the misuse of minoxidil, which can be applied topically or consumed orally.

In these cases, “werewolf syndrome” is temporary and will eventually go away after the medicine stops being ingested.