"i took accutane for my severe acne 13 years ago. i have not had a breakout since i started the medication. it cleared up my face, back and chest in 6 months and have not had acne since. i know this is a serious medication and has harmful side effects. the only side effects that i experienced was the extremely dry, flaky skin. i do not regret taking accutane. i tried many acne medications prescribed by the doctor and nothing worked. the acne would get better and then i would have a major breakout again.  accutane was the only thing that worked for me."