An adhesive island<unk>  in its original packaging (left) and on a person's wrist (right). A<unk> is a sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm. A<unk> is designed to be in direct contact with the wound, as distinguished from a bandage, which is most often used to hold a<unk> in place. Many modern<unk>  are self-adhesive.
Dressing 
Skin disinfection
Field dressing 
Surgical suture
Urination
Skin care
Tooth polishing
Hand sanitizer