Scald — the need to avoid rash actions.
Scald — the need to get rid of the guilt. The need for caution.
In the dream, you're being scalded - so your rosy, optimistic expectations will be completely destroyed by some sad event. The damage was minor - will be able to recover quickly. But if seriously injured, cardiac wound is too deep. Scalded with someone you do - the dream means that your indiscretion will plunge into shock and acquaintances to make them disappointed in you.
If you dream that you are scalded, the joyful expectation in the near future will not come true.
If you dream that you are scalded - hence, a sad incident negate your joyful expectation.
If you dream that you scalded - hence, some sad incident negate your joyful expectations.