Dont freak out too much. Molluscum isnt a 'bad' STD since its only basically called an STD because, well duh, it can be passed sexually. Its not Herpes, or HPV. I had never heard of this until I had an outbreak for the first time, I think, back in Mid February. At first I thought 'oh my god' and was all upset and was starting to really go crazy. Then I did some research and heard from other people who went to their dermatologist and found out that this is actually a quite common thing to happen. Especially in Children and Sexually Active Adults. Hell you can get this from surfaces like just sharing a towel. It doesnt cause you any pain, doesnt itch, burn or anything. It is basically a beignin growth that eventually goes away, up to 9 months in healthy people, and usually doesnt reoccur. Just becareful not to rub them with your hand and rub else where before washing. I had a total of about 17 pop up in my groin area. Some were so small you wouldnt know they were there, plus they are basically skin colored. Yes they do turn red if irritated. When you wake up in the morning take a quick look. I bet you'd hardly be able to notice them. Go to a doctor if they really bother you or start to spread really badly. Otherwise they are considered self-contained, where as you dont need medicine to get rid of them..your body will do it yourself. Me, being stupid let them spread a little so after using Iso Alcohol and Tea Tree Oil on the areas for about a month I finally decided to do one thing that is the most common with doctors as a decision to get rid of them and is even considered something that can be done at home if you are really careful and have the right amount of medical materials with you do it, basically, some cottonballs, Iso Alcohol for sterilization, a fine needle, tweezers and tissue. This procedure is pulling the hard head off of them, which will then allow them to heal. Now they will bleed a good deal so you have to control it and make sure to clean up very well or they could spread. I have to admit, using the Tea Tree Oil for a month helped dry them up and made them easier to peel off. I did this about a week ago on 15 of them and so far so good. A couple have just about disappeared while others are taking a little longer. I dont recommend doing as many as I did but I just had to try. I'm gonna go to the doctor probably in the next few weeks to just see what they say. I know I'm rambling but I've seen so many posts of people freaking out like they have this really dangerous disease when its not dangerous at all...well only cuz it can be spread but thats it. So just ease the minds, keep the area clean with Anti-bacterial soap. Rup a little tea tree oil on them every night before bed and go see a doctor and let your mind relax. STD is a scary word in todays world and even a harmless skin condition like this, with that 'std' title next to it causes people to freak out. Funny part is, 80% of the worlds population has some form of Herpes...ever had a cold sore in your mouth? There ya go :) But you dont hear everyone saying anything about that. Yes some are very serious and should be taken that way but before everyone freaks out just really make sure you know what your dealing with before you lose your mind :) Ok I said my two cents..sorry :) Good luck!