Ayush Ministry Releases Treatment Guidelines for Skin Disorders Across Four Traditional Systems

The Ministry of Ayush has issued Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) on the management of dermatological disorders for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy, alongside the inclusion of Yoga. Prepared by the Ayush Vertical of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the guidelines aim to introduce uniformity, quality assurance, and evidence-informed clinical care for common skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, dermatitis, urticaria, and dermatophytosis. Released on the occasion of the 11th Ayurveda Day, the guidelines underwent interdisciplinary development involving traditional medicine experts, modern medicine specialists, and field-level validation with medical officers in NCT of Delhi to ensure operational usability.