The water vapor permeability of the polymer film of the wound dressing is preferably at least 750 g/m2/24 h, in particular at least 1000 g/m2/24 h, and quite particularly at least 2000 g/m2/24 h (measured according to DIN 13726).Furthermore, it may be provided that the wound dressing according to the disclosure is available as a so called island dressing.