I had to go on accutane too. I was scared of scarring so wanted to be on it before the cystic acne did permanent damage. My skin was kind of the last good thing I had left about my face until bad acne happened. Then I got on accutane and it really did do the job. I tried to enjoy the good skin again even though the rest of my face was busted up and/or naturally unattractive. Good skin is kind of like an irl filter. I took very good care of it, as I didn't have much else.
..Fast forward years later and a fluke incident happened that ruined my skin beyond recognition. It's beyond acne, if anyone has ever seen laser damage victims who end up with this weird scarred looking holey texture that's endlessly dehydrated, ruddy, and aged 30+ years overnight..well it's basically that. Hasn't gone away for 3 years.
Just when you think things can't possibly get worse, trust me, they can.
My issue has always been my appearance and when stuff like this happens, even as someone who doesn't believe in higher powers or religion or any superstitious nonsense..you just gotta sit back and wonder..is the universe fucking with me?
It's just too sadistically perfect. I wake up every morning still unable to believe it. That this is my life. That this is the reflection staring back at me.
Anyway, glad accutane was able to help you, sorry you didn't get on it as soon as you wanted. I sympathize dearly with anyone who has skin issues or any issues that affect one's looks. That's what we show the world and what is-unfortunately-directly linked to our identity. It would seem only fair that everyone had-at the very least-comfort in their own skin. But that's not how the world works. Life is the definition of unfair.