Melody,
You have been so inventive. Did you know that you can buy toe separators from this place: http://www.supportplus.com/product_d...cfm?STYLE=R214 They might work well and they could be washed. You said you didn't need sterile anywhere except directly over the ulcer.

I'm wondering if the reduction of friction is what eases Alan's neuropathy.

Oh ..forgot, can you tell me the name of that ointment you got for Alan?

Billye