Brandi Glanville is opening up about another alarming health concern!

The reality star is still on a mission to unravel the factor behind some of the health issues she has been experiencing and has shared her latest theory with her pal on a new episode of her podcast.

Brandi Glanville made waves online in 2024 when she blamed Bravo for causing her so much stress after her exit from the franchise, thus leading to a significant disfigurement in her face.

Brandi Glanville Says Her Friend Alerted Her To The Possible Infection

The reality TV star recently discussed it on her podcast, “Brandi Unfiltered,” with her guest, Lisa Ann. Glanville said she was just informed about it recently and believes she may have it in her tonsils. Ann confirmed that ringworm is highly contagious, particularly through close physical contact. 

Due to the highly contagious nature of the infection, she noted that makeup artists who work with her brand are trained to check talent for any suspicious skin patches.

Glanville noted that she might have been exposed because she dated a man in the industry years ago and became intimate with him in very interesting ways. 

She recalled them getting very creative with intimacy to prevent pregnancy, stating: “He would only, you know, my face … because he didn’t want to get me pregnant. He didn’t know that the ship had sailed. I’m like, ‘OK, whatever, I’m not going to correct you. Alright, honey.’ And in my mouth in all that.”

The Bravo alum also shared that she has already undergone several tests for sexually transmitted infections affecting the throat, but said all the results came back negative.

However, Glanville acknowledged that she is still concerned when people say that if ringworm is not treated, it can spread to other parts of the body, such as the ears.

The Bravo Alum Looked Forward To Fresh Start With Move To New Home

Prior to this shocking revelation from Glanville, she closed out 2025 with a candid interview with US Weekly, in which she admitted that while healing has been a slow process for her, she is slowly getting back to her normal routine.

The star continued, saying she hopes for a fresh start as she moved into her new home, given the opportunity her new space has given her to reset, renew, and focus on creating a calmer, more positive environment for herself.

Glanville emphasized that she now relishes the simple things, such as staying at home, taking care of herself, and getting into her creative persona. She revealed that she had also been filming a variety of new projects alongside her new YouTube series at the time. 

Brandi Glanville Blamed Her Facial Disfigurement On Ruptured Breast Implants

Earlier in the year, after a challenging last quarter in 2025, The Blast noted that she was spotted in Beverly Hills looking very radiant. As she interacted more with fans and paparazzi, Glanville disclosed that the cause of her health issues had to do with ruptured breast implants. 

She said that the silicone leaked all over her body, clogged her lymph nodes, and eventually caused severe infection in her face. The mystery ailment caused her to rack up a massive amount of bills through many doctors’ offices, trying to find out what was wrong with her and why her appearance had changed so drastically. 

After undergoing a sonogram, Glanville said she finally found out what the problem was when her implants were revealed. The former Bravo star said she did not follow the recommendation to replace the implants every 10 years, and that she had them in for about 20 years. 

In retrospect, she said she was abiding by the controversial rule of not replacing what was not broken. Prior to discovering the actual reason for her physical ailments, Glanville was openly speculating that the stress of Bravo could have had something to do with her appearance.

The ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Admits She Hit Rock Bottom During Health Battle

In August 2025, The Blast noted that Glanville candidly shared about the profound impact her current medical situation was having on her mental and emotional health.

She admitted that she was still looking for answers and was seeing numerous doctors at that time, hoping to find out why the facial deformity had occurred.

The reality star acknowledged that it had cost her a lot of money, saying that she had spent the majority of her savings on treatments and medical consultations and had also depleted her insurance plan. 

Amid all the struggle, Glanville disclosed that she sometimes felt defeated and emotionally broken. The dramatic changes in her appearance and the lack of answers left her in a low mood. 

The reality star further revealed that she had suicidal thoughts at the time, but that her kids were her strength to push on and fight through one of the darkest periods of her life.

Brandi Glanville Landed In Urgent Care After Trying A Viral DIY Hack

Glanville recently posted a video about her experience with a TikTok garlic cure that put her in urgent care. In an episode of her “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered” podcast, the reality star revealed that she had caught a cold from her 18-year-old son, Jake, and that she had tried a new sinus-clearing hack she saw on social media.

According to Glanville, the trend suggested using garlic helped relieve congestion; unfortunately, the situation went south when a clove of garlic jammed itself deep in her ear canal. The accident caused her to suffer serious pain until it was removed at urgent care the next day by a doctor.

Glanville said she initially tried to stick the garlic in her nose, but it was too painful because she had just had laser cosmetic surgery. The burning sensation created by the garlic on her sensitive skin made her switch to her ear.

After the incident, the Bravo star confessed that she learned a lesson not to take everything people post online as gospel. Glanville continued by saying that she was seeking to ease her sinus congestion, but realized that individuals need to be more careful when following health tips on social media apps.