we went to the vet, it's not mange, just a scab, irritated as we've found out by our other boxer. the vet gave us some ointment and also said i could dab some bitter apple around the wound to keep maggie off...huh, i was surprised that was ok, but it is and it works. hopefully now this nasty wound will heal and go away. this was a new vet for us, and riley stole the show, he had everyone googling over him and he of course lapped it up very very politely, it was quite funny, and fun