A wound dressing includes a first top surface, a first bottom surface, an absorbent core comprising a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a super absorbent substance and a cover, wherein the absorbent core is enclosed by the cover, and an application aid comprising a pressure sensitive glue, wherein the pressure sensitive glue extends on an outer surface of the cover facing towards a wound when the wound dressing is in use, wherein a total surface covered by the pressure sensitive glue is smaller than the second bottom surface of the absorbent core.