External hemorrhoids form under the skin around your anus. How can you tell if you have an abscess or hemorrhoid? While an anal abscess will feel raised, fluid-filled, and warm to the touch ...

These abscesses can grow ... is a leaking bump or boil-like sore that grows deep in the skin. As these heal, they can leave scars or tunnels under the skin. In some cases, a hard lump can form ...

Where possible natural skin ... For an abscess of larger size, the index finger is inserted through the opening into the abscess cavity and pus is evacuated carefully palpating for deep pockets ...