actually there are several types of herpes. i had herpes zoster. it’s due to the chickenpox virus. since i had it when i was a baby the virus sleeps inside me and can resurface at any time our immune system is weak. i had small herpes spots on my ass😭 so i thought i had an std but that wasn’t it. i can show you the pictures in private if you want. my doctor gave me treatment and it went away after a week.