Yes, and hold the duck over your leg, with wings tucked under your arm, or wrapped in a towel. If you decide to bandage I can attach photos to show you a method. But a photo would be helpful to determine whether you even need to go that route.
Why don't you try to have someone help you get a picture of the bumbles and post that. When I see tiny scabs forming I will use a soft toothbrush and scrub on colorless iodine a couple times a day - making sure they stay out of the water for a little while right afterwards. Bandaging can be...