Can you get herpes on your armpits?

Herpes can affect different areas of the body, but it is uncommon to get herpes on your armpits. The most common sites affected by herpes are the genitals, buttocks, and around the mouth. However, it is still possible for the herpes virus to spread to other areas of the body, including the armpits, through skin-to-skin contact with someone who has an active herpes outbreak.