Herpes simplex is one of the most common infections of mankind worldwide. Herpes virus can cause a lifelong infection with a potential for reactivation or recurrence.
There are 2 types of herpes virus: Type I or HSV I is usually associated with sores around the lips or mouth (“cold sores” or “fever blisters”). Type I can be transmitted to the genitals by oral-genital sex, whilst HSV II or Type II is usually associated with genital sores or lesions. Type II can be transmitted from genital sores to a partner’s mouth and/or throat.
The question is, is it possible to have herpes on your thighs?
Study shows that having herpes on thighs is possible.
HSV II lesions can appear anywhere in the genital region, such as: vagina, vulva, penis, scrotum, testicles, anus, buttocks, and even on the thighs.
Approximately half of patients who recognize recurrences have prodromal symptoms, such as mild tingling or shooting pains in the legs, hips or buttocks, which occur hours to days before the eruption of herpetic lesions. 
Symptoms of recurrent outbreaks are typically shorter in duration and less severe than the first outbreak of genital herpes. Although the infection can stay in the body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over time.
What are the complications of genital herpes?
Genital herpes may cause painful genital ulcers that can be severe and persistent in persons with suppressed immune systems, such as HIV-infected persons.
Some persons who have contracted genital herpes have concerns about how it will impact their overall health and sex life. To some, there can also be considerable embarrassment, shame, and stigma associated when you got diagnose with herpes.
Therefore, if you have herpes simplex, it is best to ask for your doctor’s advice. Clinicians can address these concerns by encouraging patients to recognize that while herpes is not curable, it is a manageable condition. Three important steps that providers can take for their newly-diagnosed patients are: giving information, providing support resources, and helping define options.
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