🔎 Dr. Karen Herbst is here to explain the Stemmer Sign (Kaposi-Stemmer Sign)—a simple pinch test used to check for lymphedema and fluid in the tissue. ✅ How it works: We check the hands, feet, fingers, or toes. If you can pinch the skin easily, there’s no fluid present. But if there’s a mound or it’s difficult to pinch, that indicates edema (fluid), meaning the Stemmer Sign is positive. 🚨 In Lipedema, the Stemmer Sign is typically negative—there’s no fluid buildup in the hands or feet, which h