Ayush Ministry releases Standard Treatment Guidelines on dermatological disorders for four traditional systems

13 October 2026

The Ministry of Ayush released Standard Treatment Guidelines on the Management of Dermatological Disorders on 13 October 2026, on the occasion of the 11th Ayurveda Day. There is a separate document for each of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, four in all. The guidelines were prepared by the Ayush Vertical of the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. They cover conditions including psoriasis, dermatitis, vitiligo, urticaria and dermatophytosis, addressing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation. The protocols were tested with Medical Officers in primary and secondary healthcare in partnership with the Directorate of Ayush, Government of NCT of Delhi.