The present invention relates to a patch or plaster 110 that may be adhered to the skin of a person. In particular embodiments the present invention relates to a wound dressing comprising such a patch 110 that may be applied to skin wounds. A patch 110 for application to a person's skin comprises a carrier 112 having a first surface 114 and an opposite second surface 116, at least a portion of the first surface 114 being adhesive for adhesion of the patch 110 to the person's skin； a release liner 118 releasably attached to the first surface 114 of the carrier and extending over and fully covering said adhesive portion； and a connecting part 120 connecting the release liner to the second surface 116 of the carrier 112. This enables the user to apply the plaster without a finger or glove coming into contact and contaminating the adhesive surface.
