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'NCIS' star Pauley Perrette issues warning about hair dye after having allergic reaction

Perrette's severe allergic reaction landed her in the hospital.

By Evan Bleier
Pauley Perrette arrives on the red carpet at the CBS 2014 Upfront Presentation at The Tents at Lincoln Center in New York City on May 14, 2014. (File/UPI/John Angelillo)
1 of 2 | Pauley Perrette arrives on the red carpet at the CBS 2014 Upfront Presentation at The Tents at Lincoln Center in New York City on May 14, 2014. (File/UPI/John Angelillo) | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, July 23 (UPI) -- NCIS actress Pauley Perrette suffered a severe allergic reaction caused by her hair dye that landed her in the hospital.

The 45-year-old star, who plays forensic scientist Abby Sciuto on the hit show, warned her Twitter followers to be careful about hair dye allergies in order to avoid having their heads "swell up like a melon" or worse.

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Perrette is a natural blonde but she has been dyeing her hair for the past 20 years.

"The other half of my face had become twice the size of my head," she told CBS Los Angeles.

She experienced warning signs six months ago when a rash developed on her scalp and neck, but ignored it. Perrette is considering natural hair dye or possibly wearing a wig.

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