Ayush Ministry releases Standard Treatment Guidelines for skin disorders across four systems
On 13 October 2026, the Ministry of Ayush issued STGs for dermatological disorders in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with Yoga included, on the 11th Ayurveda Day.
Summary
The Ministry of Ayush issued Standard Treatment Guidelines on Management of Dermatological Disorders for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with Yoga included. The document was prepared by the Ayush Vertical of DGHS under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to improve uniformity and evidence-informed practice. Guidelines were made public on the 11th Ayurveda Day and cover conditions such as psoriasis, dermatitis, vitiligo, urticaria and dermatophytosis. Protocols were field-validated with Medical Officers of the Directorate of Ayush, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Standard Treatment Guidelines on Management of Dermatological Disorders
- Systems
- Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy (with Yoga)
- Prepared by
- Ayush Vertical, DGHS, MoHFW
- Issued by
- Ministry of Ayush
- Occasion
- 11th Ayurveda Day
- Conditions covered (examples)
- Psoriasis, dermatitis, vitiligo, urticaria, dermatophytosis
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In October 2026, Ayush STGs for dermatological disorders covered which four systems (plus Yoga)?
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Correct answer: D — Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy
On which occasion were the Ayush dermatological STGs made public in October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 11th Ayurveda Day
Which body prepared the Ayush dermatological Standard Treatment Guidelines released in October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ayush Vertical of DGHS, MoHFW