Hello this is one of those times you try to hide the situation. I have been hiding this for a year and it keeps getting worse. I have tried preparation H and other ointments that relief me for a couple of hours. I have a lump just inside my rectum area and one on the inside of my skin inbetween my but cheeks. I can't take it anymore the itchy and pain from the raw wiping is becoming worse and worse and the ointments give temporary relief. the rectum hole swells wear i can bearly wipe and than it gets itchy and irretable.the lump also seems to get bigger and smaller at times.