Hi,
I've just read your note about your girl friend with Cold Sores on the buttock. I've had this problem now for about 7 years and also had a problem with a large spot which then turned out to be not shingles but, pitarias rosea. I picked this up when I was run-down and my friends child had measels. I'm not sure whether it's linked at all but, I've tried everything and can't get these to sores to stop. I get some that also leave redness and it's always on the right side, never anywhere else, not even on my lips. If you still feel you need more information then you can e-mail directly on ***@****
Regards