I have developed sensitive skin on the left side of my lower back, buttock and outer thigh to just below my knee. It is sensitive to light touch and my clothes irritate the area. There are no changes to my skin tone. I do have the Herpes virus and wondered whether that may have something to do with it from a nerve perspective?
Dear I can understand your concern , I would like to inform you that herpes viruses actually reside in nerve, and they always produce lesion in a definite nerve distribution. After the acute lesions that is vesicular eruptions get subside there is some abnormal nerve sensitivity remains at that site . It may be increased or decreased sensitivity or may be pricking or burning type feeling.  We call this as post herpetic neuralgia.  It can be managed with certain medicines. Hope this will help you.  If you have any other concerns please feel free to message me.  Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.