A pre-formed absorbent wound dressing including at least three layers of a porous hydrophilic wound contact layer, an absorbent layer and a hydrophobic moisture transfer layer, as well as an optional wicking layer. The pre-formed absorbent wound dressing is shaped and pre-formed configured for application on a selected or target body part such as a foot, ankle, leg, calf, knee, thigh, hip, torso, chest, shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, hand, neck, and head. An inventive compression system includes the pre-formed absorbent wound dressing under a therapeutic compression apparatus.