The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of short-term therapy using "VANOS
Cream," a super-potent topical steroid cream on skin barrier function in patients with atopic
dermatitis. This cream is already approved for this indication, but the investigators will
further examine its effects on the skin barrier. This cream is a novel formulation of
fluocinonide designed to enhance compliance with a cream base, but have the skin barrier
repair properties of an ointment.