11 Early Symptoms of HIV Every Woman Should Be Aware Of

3. Red Rashes That Aren’t Itchy

Another common symptom of HIV in women is a rash that can appear all over the body, including the arms, legs, and torso. In others, it might appear in just one or two spots.

According to Dr. Horberg, the rash would resemble something similar to an allergic drug reaction. There would be a general redness, and maybe a few discrete red bumps. He also says that even though they may last up to a week, most patients say that HIV-related rashes are not itchy. The inflammation is simply the body’s natural response to fighting an infection.