That looks pretty typical. I like Cut Heal ointment for both hastening healing and getting dogs to leave boo-boos alone. It's got a right nasty taste, worse than the bitter sprays apparently because I've never had a dog that gave it more than one taste. It will even break compulsive lickers!
If the irritation is widespread, my favorite treatment is colloidial oatmeal. You can make a rinse and dab it on, or if you have a situation where the dog is having an overall allergic flareup, you can stand the dog in a bath. I don't mess with fancy shampoos, conditioners, or ointments - just straight Aveeno.
Ben's the only dog I've got who gets hot spots, and his are always food allergy related. There's three approaches that are food related, to eliminating and preventing future problems. One, simply upgrade to a more meat-based premium food. Two, go from a food with high gluten grains (wheat, corn, oatmeal, barley), to a simple rice based formula. Three, go grain free entirely.
Good luck!
Becca Shouse
Maggie and Zhi (queen bees), Ben, Gus, Cord, Rocky, Ted (BCs), Lu and Tully (Maremma flock guardians)
Irena Farm, Semora, NC
