It is possible for shingles to grow on the buttocks. Since shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus invading the nerves, it may develop wherever there is a distribution of nerves, so shingles may grow on the buttocks. When varicella-zoster virus invades the sciatic nerve of the body, blisters may occur on the buttocks and thighs of the patient, accompanied by pain, so herpes zoster is possible to occur on the buttocks. Meanwhile, varicella zoster virus may also invade the trigeminal and intercostal nerves, and patients may develop herpes zoster on the forehead and face or on the chest and hypochondrium, respectively. When a patient develops shingles on the buttocks, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for examination and treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.