Brandi Glanville Finally Receives a Diagnosis for Her Facial Disfigurement After Believing a Parasite Was to Blame
Brandi Glanville, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, has revealed that she has finally received an official diagnosis for the mysterious facial disfigurement that has plagued her for more than two years. The announcement marks a major turning point in a long, painful medical journey that left her face swollen, asymmetrical, and increasingly damaged while she struggled to understand what was happening to her body.
For much of this ordeal, Glanville publicly insisted that a parasite was behind her symptoms. She traced the onset of her condition to a trip to Morocco in 2022, after which she began experiencing severe swelling, facial sinking, unexplained lumps under her skin, and even tooth loss. The sensations were so alarming, she said, that she sometimes felt as though “something was moving” beneath her skin. When doctors failed to find answers, she grew increasingly convinced that a parasitic infection had been overlooked.
The lack of scientific confirmation only intensified her fears. Early opinions ranged from stress-induced angioedema to possible infection, but none fully explained the progression. In her frustration, Glanville attempted to treat herself at home with a drastic method she believed might “kill the parasite”: applying a hair-removal cream to her face. The attempt caused chemical burns and deepened concerns about the toll the mystery illness was taking on her both physically and emotionally.
What followed was a long series of biopsies, specialist consultations, cultures, and imaging studies, many of which produced inconclusive or incomplete results. Plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow, after performing multiple biopsies, expressed doubt that a parasite was involved at all, suggesting instead that a chronic infection or inflammatory process might be responsible. Infectious-disease specialists also reportedly began exploring the possibility of bacterial or fungal involvement—conditions that can mimic parasitic infections but often progress slowly and require highly targeted treatment.
Throughout this period, the emotional and financial strain on Glanville mounted. She spoke openly about feeling dismissed by some medical professionals and terrified by her worsening symptoms. She also revealed that she had spent staggering amounts of money pursuing specialists, tests, and experimental treatments—at one point admitting she was running out of funds and out of hope.
Now, after years of uncertainty, Glanville says she has finally been given a concrete diagnosis. While she has not yet disclosed the exact nature of the condition publicly, she described receiving the news as both relieving and overwhelming. She shared that her mother cried upon hearing that the mystery was finally solved, underscoring how deeply the ordeal has affected not only Glanville but her entire family.
The reality star has promised to share more details with the public soon, saying she wants to help others who may face similar struggles with unexplained medical
