Brandi Glanville Finds Clarity With Long-Awaited Health Diagnosis
Finally, Brandi Glanville is getting clarity regarding her extensive health challenges.
The 53-year-old Glanville informed TMZ, in a piece released Friday, December 5, that she had been formally diagnosed the previous day, Thursday, December 4. The reality television personality shared this news with the publication while attending the launch of goGLOW, a spray tanning salon, in Sherman Oaks, California.
While Glanville chose not to disclose her specific medical condition, she mentioned to the outlet that “her mother burst into tears” upon learning the diagnosis.
TMZ additionally reported that “Brandi stated the prolonged ordeal with her face made her withdrawn and fostered many negative reflections,” adding, “which explains her mother's immense relief that Brandi had finally unravelled the perplexing facial enigma.”
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During August 2025, the former star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills shared exclusively with Us Weekly that she had “unexpectedly” encountered “infectious disease specialist” Dr. Michael Scoma virtually, believing he could provide assistance.
Glanville clarified to Us at that juncture, “He focuses on extremely challenging conditions where individuals struggle to obtain a diagnosis.” The initial phase of her therapy was slated to involve “intravenous antibiotics and antifungal drugs” administered via a PICC line inserted into Glanville’s arm. (According to the Mayo Clinic, a PICC line, or peripherally inserted central catheter, refers to “a slender, elongated tube inserted into a vein in the arm” which is then “advanced into the larger veins closer to the heart.”)
Glanville further confessed that maintaining a positive outlook has been difficult while she grappled to receive answers and locate suitable treatment for her enigmatic ailment.
“I often quip that my existence resembles The Last of Us? I feel like I'm transforming into one of those black mold individuals,” Glanville stated. “That's precisely how I perceived it. There are bumps on my face, and they are shifting.”
She added, “Dr. Michael Scoma indicated he couldn't confirm the presence of a parasite since he didn't treat me initially. However, if one existed, it would be gone by now. Much of this deep tissue infection — comprising staph and other concurrent issues — simulates a parasite. It produces this liquid that migrates across your face as it disseminates.”
While the infection originated on her face, Glanville also disclosed that it had subsequently spread to her shoulder, collarbone, neck, and left arm. She remarked, “For two years, I was repeatedly assured that nothing was genuinely wrong with me.”
Glanville initially observed the potential parasite following her return from a January 2023 excursion to Morocco. She informed Us, “It has certainly subsided since I received treatment for the parasite, but I now have a skin infection remaining,” further mentioning that “liquid” frequently seeped from her ear and her face appeared “quite hollowed.”
Scoma further conveyed to Us that he has devised a rigorous regimen for Glanville to adhere to.
Scoma stated, “Currently, our priority is addressing Brandi’s persistent infection and its subsequent complications.” He continued, “Once the infection is entirely managed and her condition stabilizes, we can assess further actions to aid her recuperation.”
He also mentioned that the expectation was to observe “significant improvement in the coming weeks” provided Glanville strictly adhered to the “treatment guidelines.”
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Prior to her consultation with Scoma, Glanville revealed she had consulted 21 medical professionals seeking clarity. While some physicians maintained the facial damage stemmed from “aged filler,” Glanville consistently disputed this claim.
Glanville conceded, “The physician actually indicated my skin should regenerate substantially — though not to my desired extent — because such a significant amount was dissolved.” She concluded, “However, it will be at least a year before I can undergo any cosmetic procedures, and I will never receive another injection.”
