Painful masses around the anal canal are usually benign, and include hemorrhoids, skin tags, anal fissures, and skin abscesses. Rarely, such lesions can be malignant.
Unfortunately, nobody can provide you with a specific diagnosis over the Internet.
If this lesions persists for more than a few weeks, then you should have your personal physician evaluate you.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
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