I had the same problem with Lucky (peke). Except his were in his wrinkles and bled all the time. They scabbed and opened and look just like yours. He also rubbed his face and scratched at it and everything. Eventually, we went to the vet and he ruled out allergies, mites, fleas, and came to Hotspots! He prescribed us a cream to apply on the affected area every day for a week or so. I literally had to fight Lucky, but the cream worked! I also changed Lucky's food (from Professional Adult to Wysong), and we've never had hot spots since. I also clean that area and try to keep moisture to a minimum by swabbing the wrinkles with a cottonball. Good Luck, and you might want to ask your vet about hotspots.