Sakitamiwa Classification May 2026

The edema at the ulcer margin begins to subside, and the ulcer base appears cleaner. The white coating may begin to thin. 2. Healing Stage (H1 & H2)

The ulcer is deep with a thick, white or yellowish-gray coating (slough) at the base. The margins are sharp and often swollen with edema. sakitamiwa classification

This transition indicates that medical treatment or natural recovery is effectively closing the wound. The edema at the ulcer margin begins to

The ulcer is significantly smaller. The regenerating epithelium covers most of the base, leaving only a tiny central defect. 3. Scarring Stage (S1 & S2) sakitamiwa classification