yes. shingles (herpes zoster) follows a particular nerve pathway so the lesions would only be on one side of the public area. if you have not had this problem professionally diagnosed i would strongly suggest that you confirm that this is indeed shingles. shingles can appear anywhere on the body and internally affecting your organs. i am not a doctor but i've had shingles 3 times and i'm on my 4th bout as i write this. i rely on webmd and realize that these are just answers that anybody can write. i'm not a doctor i was a teacher 55 years old in indianapolis indiana. the phd above mr. moser answered this question incorrectly please go to the doctors at webmd or ask your own doctor of course. as i said i am not a doctor but know that two of mr. moser's answers have been incorrect!
can you get shingles only in the pubic area?