"loved accutane!  had to jump through hoops to take it, (blood tests every month, waiver, birth control) but it was worth it.  i had severe cystic acne after my second child and no other prescription medicines helped.  had dryness and increased acne, but after treatment, i have been acne free for 10  years!  my sister also took accutane but had a recurrence years later.  she did a 2nd round and has been acne free for 5  years.  saved my face from years of scarring, even if i have a recurrence at this point."