Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that causes scaly patches on the skin. Although it is a chronic condition with no known cure, there are a few ways to manage its symptoms with treatment and home remedies.  But  for effective long-term management, psoriasis must be diagnosed early.  That’s why one should visit the doctor immediately after developing the symptoms. The signs mainly differ depending on the type of psoriasis a person has. Raised, inflamed patches of skin One of the most common types of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis, which leads to raised patches on the skin. These patches are usually red but can sometimes be purple or silver. They result from inflammation of the skin and can be very itchy. Plaque psoriasis patches mostly develop on specific body areas, such as the elbows, knees, trunk, limbs, and scalp. When the patches develop on the scalp, the condition is called scalp psoriasis. Around 45 to 56 percent of psoriasis patients have scalp psoriasis. Flaky skin When psoriasis develops on the scalp, individuals may notice dead skin flakes in the region. These flakes are mostly silvery white. Individuals unaware of the condition may mistake these flakes for dandruff. It is important to note that the flakes caused by psoriasis are very different from those caused by dandruff.