Making skin cancer easier to spot.
A simple, evidence-based guide that helps everyone recognize the warning signs of common skin cancers—so they can seek care sooner.
ODD SPOT TM
Learn the
7 Signs
of Skin Cancer
O
Odd-Looking
D
Dry/Scabby
P
Puffy/Painful
O
Open/Oozing
O
Odd-Looking
D
Dry/Scabby
P
Puffy/Painful
O
Open/Oozing
*Seven sign images used under license from DermNet and Waikato DHB.
ODD SPOT TM Materials
Portable
Rack cards and posters provide take-home and in-office visibility, while digital assets extend education across websites, social platforms and in-office digital displays.
Visual
Color-coded images and plain-language cues make recognition simple—whether displayed on a poster, shared online, or handed to a patient.
Customizable
Add your clinic, hospital, or public health logo to licensed print and digital materials for cohesive, professional outreach.
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Our
Mission & Founder
About ODD SPOT™ Our mission is simple: reduce the burden of skin cancer through education, awareness, and action. ODD SPOT™ fills a critical gap by providing an evidence-based, patient-friendly tool that covers all major skin cancers, not just melanoma.
Dr. Karen Babcock Nern
Our Mission & Founder
Meet the Founder
Karen Babcock Nern, MD, MBA, FAAD
Dr. Nern is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon dedicated to prevention and early detection.
- Nonprofit Leadership: Co-founder and Medical Director of The Sun Bus, a mobile clinic providing free screenings, education, and research across 14 states since 2019.
- Clinical Excellence: Founder of a five-location dermatology practice in Colorado; named Doctor of the Year (2021) by Epiphany Dermatology.
Vision: Creator of ODD SPOTTM, designed to make skin cancer education simple, evidence-based, and accessible to everyone.
A portion of ODD SPOTTM proceeds supports skin cancer education charities, including The Sun Bus (https://thesunbus.org).
Seminars and Speaking
Engagements
Dr. Nern is a leading expert in dermatology and Mohs surgery, offering engaging seminars and keynote addresses on skin cancer prevention, early detection using the ODD SPOT™ mnemonic, and public health awareness. Her sessions are ideal for corporate wellness programs, medical conferences, and community organizations looking to educate their members on this critical health issue.
