 [ Symptoms ] is it possible to get herpes simplex type 1 on the eyebrow  i have what i believe to be herpes simplex type 1 on my eyebrow it looks exactly like a cold sore i have had plenty of cold sores on my lips but i did not know if it was possible to have one on my eyebrow it is located on an old eyebrow piercing and itchs and hurts pretty bad i do work at an optometrist is office and the doctor said it looks like a soft tissue infection i am just wondering if it is herpes or if the doctor is right about it just being an infection [ Disease ] if you think your dry mouth is caused by certain medication you are taking talk to your doctor he or she may adjust the dose you are taking or switch you to a different drug that does not cause dry mouth in addition an oral rinse to restore mouth moisture may be prescribed if that does not help a medication that stimulates saliva production called salagen may be prescribed other steps you can take that may help improve saliva flow include sucking on sugar free candy or chewing sugar free gum drinking plenty of water to help keep your mouth moist protecting your teeth by brushing with a fluoride toothpaste using a fluoride rinse and visiting your dentist regularly breathing through your nose not your mouth as much as possible using a room vaporizer to add moisture to the bedroom air using an over the counter artificial saliva substitute