The Ministry of Ayush on October 13, 2026, has issued Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) on the “Management of Dermatological Disorders for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy”, with the inclusion of Yoga, to promote uniformity, quality assurance and evidence-informed clinical practice. Prepared by the Ayush Vertical of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the guidelines provide system-specific recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation of common skin disorders, including psoriasis, dermatitis, vitiligo, urticaria and dermatophytosis.
The guidelines were developed through interdisciplinary consultations involving Ayush Research Councils, academic specialists, Yoga experts and modern medicine specialists, incorporating classical texts and contemporary scientific evidence while preserving the fundamental principles of each system. The protocols were also validated in primary and secondary healthcare settings in collaboration with the Directorate of Ayush, Government of NCT of Delhi, and revised based on feedback from medical officers. The guidelines are expected to support standardised clinical decision-making, practitioner training, education and research, while strengthening the quality and integration of Ayush systems into national healthcare delivery.
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