Microneedle applicator and microneedle patch application device

A device for applying a microneedle patch onto a skin, comprising:

• a housing for supporting a microneedle patch, the housing including a support portion supporting the microneedle patch in a state where needles on the microneedle patch are directed toward a skin;
• a pressure-receiving portion to which the user applies a force to press the microneedle patch against the skin in a ready condition where the housing is placed on the skin;
• and
• a plurality of leg portions each having at its one end a connecting portion connected to the pressure-receiving portion and having at its other end a tip portion coming into contact with the skin in the ready condition, the leg portions keeping the patch support portion apart from the skin in the ready condition,
• the housing being designed to deform when the force is applied to the pressure-receiving portion, so that at least one of the plurality of leg portions moves away from the support portion while being in contact with skin, to impart a tension to a portion of the skin opposing the support portion.