Sakitamiwa Classification < SECURE · 2026 >

The regenerating epithelium completely covers the ulcer floor, and the white coating has disappeared. The area appears markedly red due to the presence of many new capillaries.

Slough becomes thinner; regenerative epithelium begins to appear. sakitamiwa classification

Vascular tumors

While the Forrest classification is typically used to assess , the Sakita-Miwa system is preferred for monitoring the quality and rate of healing over time. sakitamiwa classification

Sakita-Miwa classification (also known as the Sakita and Miwa scale) is sakitamiwa classification

The Sakitamiwa classification groups congenital cutaneous and soft-tissue anomalies into four actionable categories—vascular malformations, vascular tumors, hamartomas/overgrowth syndromes, and developmental epidermal/dermal defects—emphasizing morphology, natural history, diagnostics, and tailored management to guide clinicians toward appropriate care.