When I got here, there was a "ping" from you, so now I know. I had forwarded this thread to some friends in various places, and they were soooo appreciative with all the information you, and many others gave on this subject. So a big THANK YOU.
What you are doing is perfect, don't worry about being graphic. LOL..we would scab too if we were bitten !! Keep taking good care of it, and know I am thinking of you.